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==History==
 
==History==
  
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Camel cigarettes were introduced in the United States in 1913 by the [[ManufacturerR.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company |R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company]].  A pioneering brand in the American marketplace, it became Reynolds' first major cigarette brand and the first nationally marketed cigarette in the United States.  It was the first cigarette in the United States to use a blend of Turkish, Virginia, and Burley tobaccos, which proved to be enormously popular with the smoking public and would spawn many competitors (the first of which, Lucky Strike, was introduced in 1916).
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Camel cigarettes were introduced in the United States in 1913 by the [[ManufacturerR.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company |R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company]].  A pioneering brand in the American marketplace, it became Reynolds' first major cigarette brand and the first nationally marketed cigarette in the United States.  It was the first cigarette in the United States to use a blend of Turkish, Virginia, and Burley tobaccos, which proved to be enormously popular with the smoking public and would spawn many competitors (the first of which, Lucky Strike, was introduced in 1916).  Camels were also the first manufactured cigarette to be sold in packages of twenty--prior to 1913, cigarette smokers rolled their own, and there was thought to be no market for pre-made cigarettes.
  
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One part of Camel's success was the combination of high quality tobaccos along with the brand's low price (originally 20 cents for a package of 20).  Until the 1950s, Camels were consistently the top- or second-selling brand (Lucky Strikes being their nearest competition).  Indeed, the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where the R. J. Reynolds factory was located, was nicknamed "Camel City" owing to the brand's popularity.  Their blend was harmonized in a way that provided a balanced nicotine content and which smoked considerably easier in contrast to the much harsher brands popular in the 1910s and 1920s.   
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One part of Camel's success was the combination of high quality tobaccos along with the brand's low price (originally 10 cents for a package of 20).  Until the 1950s, Camels were consistently the top- or second-selling brand (Lucky Strikes being their nearest competition).  Indeed, the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where the R. J. Reynolds factory was located, was nicknamed "Camel City" owing to the brand's popularity.  Their blend was harmonized in a way that provided a balanced nicotine content and which smoked considerably easier in contrast to the much harsher brands popular in the 1910s and 1920s.   
  
 
Before their official launch, Reynolds launched a careful advertising campaign incorporating 'teasers' which stated that "the Camels are coming!"  This new marketing style was, in fact, a prototype for attempts to sway public opinion and to generate excitement.  Another promotional strategy employed was the use of a circus camel, named Old Joe, which was driven through towns and villages by men who distributed free cigarettes.   
 
Before their official launch, Reynolds launched a careful advertising campaign incorporating 'teasers' which stated that "the Camels are coming!"  This new marketing style was, in fact, a prototype for attempts to sway public opinion and to generate excitement.  Another promotional strategy employed was the use of a circus camel, named Old Joe, which was driven through towns and villages by men who distributed free cigarettes.   
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Old Joe was used as the model for the camel on the package.  It's interesting to note that though Old Joe was of Egyptian origin, Turkish archives make the claim that the camel on the package is a symbol of gratitude by the Americans to the Turkish for the latter's donation of 34 camels to the American Army in 1854.
 
Old Joe was used as the model for the camel on the package.  It's interesting to note that though Old Joe was of Egyptian origin, Turkish archives make the claim that the camel on the package is a symbol of gratitude by the Americans to the Turkish for the latter's donation of 34 camels to the American Army in 1854.
  
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From 1972-1993, Camel was the title sponsor of the popular auto racing series.  It also sponsored the Lotus Formula One team and in the nineties, sponsored the factory Honda team in the AMA Superbike series.
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Advertising has been a key feature of Camel's success over the years.  Famous advertising themes and slogans from years past include "the 'T' Zone (T for taste and T for throat)," "more doctors smoke Camels than ever before!," "I'd walk a mile for a Camel!," and "Camel's real taste satisfies longer."  In 1987, an advertising firm created Joe Camel, a cartoon-ish version of the camel which appeared on the packaging.  The character became something of a focal point for anti-smoking groups, claiming that Reynolds Tobacco were slyly marketing their cigarettes to children;  indeed, a 1991 study from the American Medical Association found that children recognized Joe Camel more than they did Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, and Barbie.  The mascot was retired from use in 1997.
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From 1972-1993, Camel was the title sponsor of the popular International Motor Sports Association auto racing series known as the Camel GT.  It also sponsored the Lotus Formula One team from 1987 to 1991, and the Benneton and Williams teams from 1991 to 1993.  Also during the nineties, Camel sponsored the factory Honda team in the AMA Superbike series and the Supercross Championships.
  
 
Nowadays, Camel cigarettes represent three different families of flavor--Classic, Turkish, and Exotic Blends.  The Classic styles, which represent the bulk of the brand's business, offer rich tobacco taste.  Camel cigarettes' Turkish family offers smooth and mellow versions of the brand's distinctive flavor.  Camel Exotic Blends, a line of premium-priced, limited-edition luxury blends, offer adult smokers indulgent taste signatures.
 
Nowadays, Camel cigarettes represent three different families of flavor--Classic, Turkish, and Exotic Blends.  The Classic styles, which represent the bulk of the brand's business, offer rich tobacco taste.  Camel cigarettes' Turkish family offers smooth and mellow versions of the brand's distinctive flavor.  Camel Exotic Blends, a line of premium-priced, limited-edition luxury blends, offer adult smokers indulgent taste signatures.
  
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Camel is today one of the top five global cigarette brands, sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
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Camel is today one of the top five global cigarette brands, sold in over 90 countries worldwide.  For the Canadian market, they have been imported from the United States by [[ManufacturerMacdonald Tobacco Company |J. T. I. Macdonald]], which was formerly owned by R. J. Reynolds.  While the non-filtered variety is no longer available for sale in Canada, the filter and light varieties are still for sale.
  
 
==Camel Cigarette Packs==
 
==Camel Cigarette Packs==
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Full Flavor) KS-10-H - Germany and USA |Camel Full Flavor (version 2) KS-10-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Full Flavor) KS-10-H - Germany and USA |Camel Full Flavor (version 2) KS-10-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Full Flavor) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Full Flavor (version 2) KS-20-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Full Flavor) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Full Flavor (version 2) KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel (Filters) L-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Filter 100's L-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Filters Generous Flavour) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Filter/Generous Flavour (version 3) KS-25-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel (Filters) L-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Filter 100's (version 1) L-20-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Filters) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Filter KS-20-H - Hong Kong]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Filters) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Filter KS-20-H - Hong Kong]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Filters Generous Flavour) KS-10-H - Germany |Camel Filter (version 1) KS-10-H - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Filters Generous Flavour) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Filter/Generous Flavour (version 2) KS-20-H - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Filters Generous Flavour) KS-20-S - Germany and USA |Camel Filter/Generous Flavour (version 2) KS-20-S - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Filters Generous Flavour) L-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Filter/Generous Flavour 100's L-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[CAMEL FULL FLAVOR(Japan) |Camel Full Flavor KS-20-H - Japan]]
 
* [[CAMEL FULL FLAVOR(Japan) |Camel Full Flavor KS-20-H - Japan]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Full Flavor) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Full Flavor KS-25-H - Luxembourg]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Full Flavor) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Full Flavor KS-25-H - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel (Medium Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Medium KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
 
* [[Camel (Medium Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Medium KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Medium) KS-10-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium KS-10-H - France]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Medium) KS-10-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium KS-10-H - France]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Medium) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Medium) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium (version 1) KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Medium Balanced Flavour) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium/Balanced Flavour (version 2a) KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Balanced Flavour) KS-20-H (Orange) - Germany |Camel Balanced Flavour [Medium] (version 2b) KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Balanced Flavour) KS-20-S (Orange) - Germany and Greece |Camel Balanced Flavour [Medium] KS-20-S - Greece]]
 
* [[Camel (Medium American Blend)) KS-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Medium (version 1) KS-20-H - Switzerland]]
 
* [[Camel (Medium American Blend)) KS-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Medium (version 1) KS-20-H - Switzerland]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Medium) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium (version 2) KS-25-H - Switzerland]]  
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Medium) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Medium (version 2) KS-25-H - Switzerland]]  
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* [[Camel (with red sun) (Mild) KS-20-H - Germany and Italy and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[Camel (with red sun) (Mild) KS-20-H - Germany and Italy and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[CAMEL MILD FLAVOR(Japan) |Camel Mild Flavor KS-20-H - Japan]]
 
* [[CAMEL MILD FLAVOR(Japan) |Camel Mild Flavor KS-20-H - Japan]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Mild) KS-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-H - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Mild) KS-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild (version 1) KS-20-H - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Mild) KS-20-S - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-S - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Mild) KS-20-S - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild (version 1) KS-20-S - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Mild) L-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild 100's L-20-H - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Mild Balanced Flavour) KS-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild/Balanced Flavour (version 2) KS-20-H - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Mild Balanced Flavour) KS-20-S - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild/Balanced Flavour (version 2) KS-20-S - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Mild) L-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild 100's (version 1) L-20-H - Luxembourg]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Mild Balanced Flavour) L-20-H - Switzerland and USA |Camel Mild/Balanced Flavour 100's (version 2) L-20-H - Luxembourg]]
 
* [[Camel (Mild Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-H - South Africa and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-H - South Africa]]
 
* [[Camel (Mild Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-H - South Africa and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-H - South Africa]]
 
* [[Camel (Mild Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-S - South Africa and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-S - South Africa]]
 
* [[Camel (Mild Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-S - South Africa and USA |Camel Mild KS-20-S - South Africa]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) KS-20-S - Germany and USA |Camel Lights (version 1) KS-20-S - England]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) KS-20-S - Germany and USA |Camel Lights (version 1) KS-20-S - England]]
 
* [[Camel Since 1913 'Natural Flavour' R-20-H UK |Camel Natural Flavour [Lights] (version 2) KS-20-H - England]]
 
* [[Camel Since 1913 'Natural Flavour' R-20-H UK |Camel Natural Flavour [Lights] (version 2) KS-20-H - England]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) KS-10-H - Finland and USA |Camel Lights KS-10-H - Finland]]
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* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) KS-10-H - Finland and USA |Camel Lights (version 1) KS-10-H - Finland]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Subtle Flavour) KS-10-H (Blue) - Finland |Camel Subtle Flavour [Lights] (version 2) KS-10-H - Finland]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Subtle Flavour) KS-20-H (Blue) - Finland |Camel Subtle Flavour [Lights] (version 2) KS-20-H - Finland]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Low Tar Camel Taste) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights (version 1) KS-25-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Low Tar Camel Taste) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights (version 1) KS-25-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights (version 2) KS-20-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights (version 2) KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Lights Smooth Flavour) KS-25-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights/Smooth Flavour (version 3) KS-25-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Subtle Flavour) L-20-H (Blue) - Germany |Camel Subtle Flavour [Lights] 100's (version 3) L-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Subtle Flavour) KS-20-S (Blue) - Germany and Greece |Camel Subtle Flavour [Lights] KS-20-S - Greece]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Low Tar Camel Taste) L-20-H - USA |Camel Lights 100's (version 1) L-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Low Tar Camel Taste) L-20-H - USA |Camel Lights 100's (version 1) L-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) L-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights 100's (version 2) L-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Lights) L-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights 100's (version 2) L-20-H - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Lights Smooth Flavour) KS-10-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights/Smooth Flavour (version 3) KS-10-H - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Lights Smooth Flavour) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights/Smooth Flavour (version 3) KS-20-H - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Lights Smooth Flavour) KS-20-S - Germany and USA |Camel Lights/Smooth Flavour (version 3) KS-20-S - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Lights Smooth Flavour) L-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Lights/Smooth Flavour 100's (version 3) L-20-H - Italy]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Light Camel Taste) KS-20-S - South Africa and USA |Camel Lights KS-20-S - South Africa]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Light Camel Taste) KS-20-S - South Africa and USA |Camel Lights KS-20-S - South Africa]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Low Tar Camel Taste) KS-10-H - Sweden and USA |Camel Lights KS-10-H - Sweden]]
 
* [[Camel (Lights Low Tar Camel Taste) KS-10-H - Sweden and USA |Camel Lights KS-10-H - Sweden]]
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* [[Camel (Ultra Lights Turkish and Domestic Blend) KS-20-S - USA |Camel Ultra Lights (version 2) KS-20-S - U.S.A.]]
 
* [[Camel (Ultra Lights Turkish and Domestic Blend) KS-20-S - USA |Camel Ultra Lights (version 2) KS-20-S - U.S.A.]]
 
* [[Camel (Ultra Lights Turkish and Domestic Blend) L-20-H - USA |Camel Ultra Lights 100's (version 2) L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
 
* [[Camel (Ultra Lights Turkish and Domestic Blend) L-20-H - USA |Camel Ultra Lights 100's (version 2) L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Refined Flavour) KS-20-H (Silver) - Finland |Camel Refined Flavour [Ultra Lights] KS-20-H - England]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Silver Lights) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Silver Lights [Ultra Lights] KS-20-H - France]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Silver Lights) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Silver Lights [Ultra Lights] KS-20-H - France]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Super Lights) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Super Lights [Ultra Lights] KS-20-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (with sun) (Smooth American Blend) (Super Lights) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Super Lights [Ultra Lights] KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Since 1913 (Super Lights Refined Flavour) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Super Lights/Refined Flavour KS-20-H - Italy]]
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* [[Camel Rolls S-32-H - Germany and USA |Camel Rolls S-32-H - Germany]]
  
 
* [[Camel (Wides Filters Genuine Taste  Wide Gauge) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Wides Filter (version 1a) KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
 
* [[Camel (Wides Filters Genuine Taste  Wide Gauge) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Wides Filter (version 1a) KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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====Turkish Blends====
 
====Turkish Blends====
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* [[Camel Turkish Gold (design 2) KS-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel Turkish Silver KS-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Royal Rich and Mellow Turkish Blend) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Royal KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Gold Smooth and Mellow Turkish Blend) KS-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Jade Menthol KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Gold Smooth and Mellow Turkish Blend) L-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend) L-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Jade Menthol 100's L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend Lights) KS-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Gold Smooth and Mellow Turkish Blend) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Gold (version 1) KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend Lights) L-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel Turkish Gold (design 2) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Gold (version 2) KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend) KS-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Gold Smooth and Mellow Turkish Blend) L-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Gold 100's (version 1) L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend) L-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel Turkish Gold (design 2) L-20-H - U.S.A. |Camel Turkish Gold 100's (version 2) L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Royal Rich and Mellow Turkish Blend) KS-20-H - USA]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend Lights) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Jade Menthol Lights KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Turkish Gold (design 2) L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Turkish Jade Mellow Menthol Blend Lights) L-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Jade Menthol Lights 100's L-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Turkish Silver KS-20-H - USA |Camel Turkish Silver KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
  
 
====Exotic Blends====
 
====Exotic Blends====
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Crema' KS-20 metal U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Dark Mint' KS-20 metal U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Crema' KS-20 metal U.S.A. |Camel Crema KS-20-tin - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Izmir Stinger' KS-20 metal U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Crush KS-20-H U.S.A. |Camel Crush Regular/Menthol KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Mandarin Mint' KS-20 metal U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Dark Mint' KS-20 metal U.S.A. |Camel Dark Mint Menthol KS-20-tin - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Twist' KS-20 metal U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Izmir Stinger' KS-20 metal U.S.A. |Camel Izmir Stinger KS-20-tin - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel No.9 KS-20-H]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Mandarin Mint' KS-20 metal U.S.A. |Camel Mandarin Mint Menthol KS-20-tin - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel No.9 Menthe KS-20-H U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel No.9 KS-20-H |Camel No. 9 KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Crush KS-20-H U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel No.9 Menthe KS-20-H U.S.A. |Camel No. 9 Menthe KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Signature Blends (Frost) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Signature Blends:  Frost KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Signature Blends (Infused) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Signature Blends:  Infused KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Signature Blends (Mellow) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Signature Blends:  Mellow KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel Signature Blends (Robust) KS-20-H - USA |Camel Signature Blends:  Robust KS-20-H - U.S.A.]]
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* [[Camel (Exotic Blends) 'Twist' KS-20 metal U.S.A. |Camel Twist KS-20-tin - U.S.A.]]
  
 
===American Camel collectors' packages===
 
===American Camel collectors' packages===
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* [[Camel (collection version) Road (Lights) KS-20-H (picture 5) - Argentina]]
 
* [[Camel (collection version) Road (Lights) KS-20-H (picture 5) - Argentina]]
 
* [[Camel (Special Edition Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Mild Special Edition KS-20-H - Germany]]
 
* [[Camel (Special Edition Mild Camel Taste) KS-20-H - Germany and USA |Camel Mild Special Edition KS-20-H - Germany]]
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* [[Camel Anniversaly S-20-S (brown back side) - Germany and USA |Camel Non-Filter (Collector's Anniversary Pack) S-20-S - Italy]]
  
 
* [http://cantervill.com.ar/camel/cr2006201f.jpg Camel Creamfields 2006 (Genuine Tribe) KS-20-H - Argentina]
 
* [http://cantervill.com.ar/camel/cr2006201f.jpg Camel Creamfields 2006 (Genuine Tribe) KS-20-H - Argentina]

Latest revision as of 16:54, 3 June 2011

History

Camel cigarettes were introduced in the United States in 1913 by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. A pioneering brand in the American marketplace, it became Reynolds' first major cigarette brand and the first nationally marketed cigarette in the United States. It was the first cigarette in the United States to use a blend of Turkish, Virginia, and Burley tobaccos, which proved to be enormously popular with the smoking public and would spawn many competitors (the first of which, Lucky Strike, was introduced in 1916). Camels were also the first manufactured cigarette to be sold in packages of twenty--prior to 1913, cigarette smokers rolled their own, and there was thought to be no market for pre-made cigarettes.

One part of Camel's success was the combination of high quality tobaccos along with the brand's low price (originally 10 cents for a package of 20). Until the 1950s, Camels were consistently the top- or second-selling brand (Lucky Strikes being their nearest competition). Indeed, the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where the R. J. Reynolds factory was located, was nicknamed "Camel City" owing to the brand's popularity. Their blend was harmonized in a way that provided a balanced nicotine content and which smoked considerably easier in contrast to the much harsher brands popular in the 1910s and 1920s.

Before their official launch, Reynolds launched a careful advertising campaign incorporating 'teasers' which stated that "the Camels are coming!" This new marketing style was, in fact, a prototype for attempts to sway public opinion and to generate excitement. Another promotional strategy employed was the use of a circus camel, named Old Joe, which was driven through towns and villages by men who distributed free cigarettes.

Old Joe was used as the model for the camel on the package. It's interesting to note that though Old Joe was of Egyptian origin, Turkish archives make the claim that the camel on the package is a symbol of gratitude by the Americans to the Turkish for the latter's donation of 34 camels to the American Army in 1854.

Advertising has been a key feature of Camel's success over the years. Famous advertising themes and slogans from years past include "the 'T' Zone (T for taste and T for throat)," "more doctors smoke Camels than ever before!," "I'd walk a mile for a Camel!," and "Camel's real taste satisfies longer." In 1987, an advertising firm created Joe Camel, a cartoon-ish version of the camel which appeared on the packaging. The character became something of a focal point for anti-smoking groups, claiming that Reynolds Tobacco were slyly marketing their cigarettes to children; indeed, a 1991 study from the American Medical Association found that children recognized Joe Camel more than they did Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, and Barbie. The mascot was retired from use in 1997.

From 1972-1993, Camel was the title sponsor of the popular International Motor Sports Association auto racing series known as the Camel GT. It also sponsored the Lotus Formula One team from 1987 to 1991, and the Benneton and Williams teams from 1991 to 1993. Also during the nineties, Camel sponsored the factory Honda team in the AMA Superbike series and the Supercross Championships.

Nowadays, Camel cigarettes represent three different families of flavor--Classic, Turkish, and Exotic Blends. The Classic styles, which represent the bulk of the brand's business, offer rich tobacco taste. Camel cigarettes' Turkish family offers smooth and mellow versions of the brand's distinctive flavor. Camel Exotic Blends, a line of premium-priced, limited-edition luxury blends, offer adult smokers indulgent taste signatures.

Camel is today one of the top five global cigarette brands, sold in over 90 countries worldwide. For the Canadian market, they have been imported from the United States by J. T. I. Macdonald, which was formerly owned by R. J. Reynolds. While the non-filtered variety is no longer available for sale in Canada, the filter and light varieties are still for sale.

Camel Cigarette Packs

You can trace the history of Camel cigarettes and have a look at it by viewing the packs of the Camel brand listed below:

American and International Camel packages

Classic Blends

Turkish Blends

Exotic Blends

American Camel collectors' packages

International Camel collectors' packages

External Links

Camel Collectors' Sites

Vintage Print Advertising

Vintage Television Advertising

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