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Document Signed, Fidel Castro 1959

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Castro Signs as Prime Minister of Cuba--Six Months After Overthrowing Batista

FIDEL CASTRO.
Document Signed, “Fidel Castro”, in black ink, as “Primer Ministro,” on watermarked paper, June 19, 1959--“Ano de la Liberacion,” Habana, Cuba, 13” x 8.75”, 1 page, Choice Extremely Fine. An official document, “Ley No. 404” (Law No. 404), in four articles, typed in Spanish. This document has three signatures: Presidente (Manuel Urrutia Lleo), Primer Ministro (Castro), and the Ministro de Hacienda (W--- T---), with embossed seals for each, and a crisp, blue “Republica De Cuba / Presidencia” seal at the bottom. Besides some minor edge toning, and small staple holes in upper left corner, document itself is in exceptional condition.

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