Authentic vintage Bacardi Rum Company letter dated January 10, 1953, issued by Compañía “Ron Bacardi,” S.A. in Santiago de Cuba.

This remarkable historical letter was addressed to renowned American naval officer and polar explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd, and was sent through the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba.

The letter congratulates Byrd in advance of his upcoming 65th birthday and recognizes his celebrated expeditions to Antarctica and his accomplishments as an explorer and researcher.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the letter is its direct connection between Bacardi and Byrd’s Antarctic expeditions. The text states that Bacardi had learned through press reports and Byrd’s own statements that he had taken several bottles of Bacardi Rum on his expeditions, noting their usefulness in the extremely cold and inhospitable Antarctic environment.

The letter expresses the company’s pride and appreciation that its rum accompanied the famous explorer during his expeditions.

A particularly desirable feature of this historical document is the signature of José Bosch, identified on the letter as Director General of Compañía “Ron Bacardi,” S.A.

The original Bacardi letterhead prominently features the famous Bat trademark, Santiago de Cuba company information, a large Bacardi company stamp/seal, and a vintage Bacardi bottle advertising illustration with the slogan “BACARDI – EL GRAN RON DEL MUNDO.”

Approximate Size: 8 x 10 inches

Highlights:

• Original Bacardi company correspondence
• Dated January 10, 1953
• Signed by José Bosch
• Addressed to Richard Evelyn Byrd
• Famous American naval officer and polar explorer
• References Byrd’s Antarctic expeditions
• Fascinating mention of Bacardi Rum bottles accompanying Byrd on his expeditions
• Sent through the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba
• Congratulates Byrd on his upcoming 65th birthday
• Compañía “Ron Bacardi,” S.A.
• Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
• Original Bacardi Bat logo and company letterhead
• Large Bacardi company stamp/seal
• Vintage Bacardi bottle advertising illustration
• Approx. 8 x 10 inches
• Excellent crossover collectible combining Bacardi, polar exploration, Antarctic history, American history, and Cuban history

Condition:
Vintage condition with visible age-related toning, foxing/spotting, discoloration, marks, edge and corner wear, and general wear consistent with a document from 1953. Please carefully review all photographs for the exact condition and details.

A remarkable historical collectible for enthusiasts of Richard E. Byrd, Antarctic exploration, polar history, exploration memorabilia, Bacardi memorabilia, Cuban history, vintage ephemera, and rum advertising.

Please note: The item shown in the photographs is the exact item the buyer will receive.