^Lot 171 Fulgencio Batista

Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. DS, in Spanish, three pages, 9 x 13.5, November 22, 1957. Untranslated “Law No. 14,” signed at the conclusion by Batista and countersigned by his minister of justice. In very good condition, with paper loss to left edge of all three pages, several ink and pencil notations, punch holes to left edge, and some toning and foxing to edges. The blue seal is intact and retains its original blue ribbon.