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Sale 107
The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction
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Castro, Fidel -- Early Signed, Inscribed Photo. (1926-2016) Cuban revolutionary and prime minister who took power January 1, 1959. Black and white photograph signed and inscribed in Spanish: "A mi querido amigo y familia Conde grandes luchadores por nuestra patria, Fidel Castro Ruz Agosto 17-1955" [To my dear friend and family Conde great fighters for our homeland…August 17, 1955], 6 x 4", no place. The photo shows a youthful Castro sitting on a sofa and reading a newspaper. Stamped on the verso is "Bohemia Archivo" with the date "1953" penned in. Also stamped is "Propiedad de Regino Boti" and penned in blue ink below that is "Propiedad del Dr. Manuel Conde. 1955." Minor silvering around edges, else fine. Castro was 27 years old when this photo was taken (1953) and 29 when he signed it. Boldly penned and signed. One of the best signed photos by Castro we have seen, this piece previously sold for $2300. Estimate Value $750 - UP
Goldberg Auctions #60.
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$1,140 |
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Lot 53 |
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Maceo Grajales, Antonio--Military Orders During the Cuban War of Independence. (1845-1896) Maceo was a mulatto general called the "Bronze Titan." He was second-in-command of the Cuban army of independence, under Máximo Gómez. Autograph letter signed "A. Maceo", 2 pages (front/back of one sheet), in Spanish, 8¾ x 6½". To Lt. Col. Gonzalez, translated: "Arrived, without incident, I am being escorted by forces of Major Tomas Gonzalez; I believe that if yours are cautious and active they willo get through without (firing) one shot. Give orders to keep everything in absolute secrecy. The guides should, by whatever means, take you through where I did, or through the place they are familiar with; but without delay, even if the weather is bad. Major Ramos already knows and is well aware of the means you should serve him. Give receipt to Major Federico Nuñez for 10 centenes, which he should take for me to that base camp, and bring to these headquarters. If for resources for General Bermudez and other compatriots, you have to spend something, do it. Bring, by any means, my assistant to Pedro. Last night he ran away with a bomb and box of medicines. Try not to leave my aide and escort, and neither those of General Diaz." The letter is toned and foxed and has old tape remnants along the margins.
What makes this letter especially poignant is that Maceo's position was betrayed to the Spanish and two days after writing this letter, he and his small troop of men were intercepted by the Spanish. Maceo was shot and his men ran away under intense fire. Only Lieutenant Francisco Gómez, son of Commander-in-Chief Máximo Gómez, stayed to protect his general's body and was himself killed by machete strikes. Both were later buried in the Monumento El Cacahual south of Havana. The site has become a place of pilgrimage for Cubans. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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$384 |
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Talleyrand, Charles-Maurice de -- Document Signed as French Foreign Minister Under Napoleon. (1754-1838) French laicized bishop, politician, and diplomat who served during the regime of Louis XVI, during the French Revolution, under Napoleon, Louis XVIII, and Louis-Philippe. Document signed as French Foreign Minister, one page, 7 x 8", in French, Paris, 28 fructidor year 10 (Sept. 15, 1802). Talleyrand certifies that the signature of citizen Champagny is authentic. With Talleyrand's stamp as Minister of Foreign Relations, numerous other signatures and stamp of the French Embassy in Vienna. Matted and framed to 19½ x 20¼". Talleyrand became known to Americans when he demanded a bribe (among other conditions) to meet with American envoys sent by President John Adams in an attempt to negotiate and calm war sentiment caused by France's seizure of American merchant ships. Called the XYZ Affair, it precipitated an undeclared naval war between the United States and France (1798-1800) called the Quasi-War. Estimate Value $400 - UP
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Tito, Josip Broz - Signed Photo of the Yugoslav Revolutionary Who Dominated Yugoslav Politics For Over Four Decades. (1892-1980). During World War II, he led the Yugoslav resistance, the Partisans (1941-45). He was Prime Minister (1944-63), President (later President for Life) (1953-80) of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). From 1943 to his death in 1980, he held the rank of Marshal of Yugoslavia, serving as the supreme commander of the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA). He was known as a "benevolent dictator" who held Yugoslvia together. After his death, nationalist aspirations took over and resulted in five years of warfare and the dissolution of Yugoslavia.
Photo signed "Tito", 5¾ x 4", no place, no date. A black and white chest-up portrait. Fine. A rare signed image. Estimate Value $200 - UP
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$138 |
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