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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1255

Mexican Leaders, Mining: Diaz, José de la Cruz Porfirio (1830-1915). Accomplished Mexican general, fought in the Mexican War and the War of Reform; leader in the rebellion against the French intervention; President of Mexico (28 Nov.-6 Dec. 1876, 1877-1880, 1884-1911). His long presidency known as "paz porfiriana," saw internal stability, modernization and economic growth; but his regime grew unpopular because of repression and political stagnation. Diaz fell from power during the Mexican Revolution. Autograph Document Signed with a flourish "Porfirio Diaz". Two and a quarter pages, folio, with documentary stamps, Mexico, Feb. 12, 1908, title number 40167, printed and handwritten in a fine hand. Legal document for the Agencia de Minería en Ejulta´s formation of a copper mine "San Felipe" in the State of Oaxaca with title to six hectares in favor of "Señor J.F. Perry". Diaz signs on the second page, along with the signatures of six other individuals on the second and final page. Some pinholes inside margin, age-toned, light fold wear, Fine. Accompanied by an illustration of Diaz, press mark. [2]

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