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Sale 58
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 113 |
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Guevara, Ernesto "Che" (1928-1967) Argentine doctor who became a revolutionary; he was second in command to Fidel Castro during the Cuban revolution (1956-59). After 1959, when Castro came to power, Che served in various ministerial capacities and as an envoy for Cuban socialism. He was involved in training the troops who repelled the Bay of Pig invasion and instrumental in bringing to Cuban the missiles which provoked the Cuban Missile Crisis. From 1965-67 he was active in leftish guerilla movements in Congo and Latin America. He was killed in Bolivia by CIA-trained Bolivian troops. Che's memory is both revered and reviled. His image has become a popular culture icon.
Autograph Note Signed "Che," on tan, ruled paper, one-half page, 8½ x5¾ in., in Spanish, n.p., February 16, 1964. Approving an article which was going to appear in the weekly Cuban magazine, "Bohemia." A period docket in Spanish at top of verso states that it is a note from Che approving publication of an article about the "Antillana de Accero." Bottom of verso has a purple "Bohemia Archivo" stamp with a penciled notation, "Che Guevara - 1964" and another penciled note below, "La Havana - Feb. 19cd." Fine; light toning and foxing. Penned and signed in black ink.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de (1794-1876) Mexican general of Alamo fame; seven time Mexican president. Military promotion document Signed "Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna," followed by a paraph, on "Egercito Libertador" stationery, one page plus blank integral leaf, Puebla, December 26, 1832. Raising Infantry Captain Mariano Quijano to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Folio sheet folded to 11½ x 8 in. Signed on the first page with additional text on pg. 2. Excellent condition.
After Texas declared independence on March 2, 1836, Santa Anna moved north. On March 6th at the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna's army killed several hundred Texan defenders and three weeks later executed over 300 prisoners at the "Goliad Massacre." His forces were defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto and he was captured on April 22, later being returned to Mexico by terms of the Treaties of Velasco. After a turbulent military and political life including seven terms as president, he spent years in exile, some in the USA, returning to Mexico in 1874. He died in obscurity in Mexico City on June 21, 1876.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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