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Auction: 21145 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World - e-Auction
Lot: 395

(x) Cuba: 1892 War of Independence Loan, bond for 5,000 pesos gold for financing the War in 1892-95, #12, signed by José Martí, Tomás Estrada Palma and Gonzalo de Quezada. Vignette illustrating the beginning of the "Cult of the Personality" of José Martí, with him in the center of the during the foundation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party. Payable 10 years after the expulsion of the Spanish and paying 9% interest. José Martí, 1853-1895, poet, journalist and considered a Cuban National hero for his role in the liberation of his country. Tomás Estrada Palma, 1832-1908, Cuban politician and President of the Republic during the war and the first President of Cuba in 1902. Gonzalo de Quezada, 1868-1915, a key figure in the independence of Cuba, based in New York and became of friend of Marti whilst attending rallies for Cuban exiles. A colourful piece but crudely printed. Paper quite toned but extremely rare and important piece.

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Sold for
£2,200

Starting price
£1000