Lot 170
Guevara, Ernesto "Che" (1928-1967) Argentine-born revolutionary who played a prominent role in the Cuban Revolution (1956-59). Trained as a physician, he was a theoretician and tactician of guerrilla warfare, and a guerrilla leader in South America. After his execution by the Bolivian army, he was regarded as a martyred hero by generations of leftists, and his image became an icon of leftist radicalism and anti-imperialism.
Typed letter signed "Che" as Head of the Department of Training for the Ministry of Armed Revolutionary Forces (MFAR), 1p, in Spanish, on letterhead of the "Rebel" Army of the Republic of Cuba, November 27, 1959, "Year of Liberation." To the local commander of the Armed Revolutionary Forces, by order of Raúl Castro, Minister of the MFAR, prohibiting the printing of pamphlets outside of the Department of Training of the Armed Revolutionary Forces. With official stamp of the Revolunary Navy. Light soiling and folds, else very good.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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