A rare piece of Cuban-oriented corporate and architectural ephemera dating back to October 1928. This historical presentation folder was a collaborative promotional piece featuring "Compliments of Bacardi" and the Republic of Cuba Secretaría de Obras Publicas (under Secretary Dr. Carlos Miguel de Céspedes).
Included in this Lot:
Original textured mailing/presentation envelope addressed to Mr. Albert [H]atil... with official government typography (Republica de Cuba Secretaria de Obras Publicas).
The official October 1928 presentation folder featuring the iconic Bacardi bat trademark in blue and gold trim.
Original high-quality matte photographic art plates (6) featuring historic Santiago de Cuba sites, including The Home of Bacardi and the Fort of San Juan Hill (credited to Botani).
Condition Notes:
The outer mailing envelope shows expected edge wear, creases, and split tears along the folds consistent with age (please refer to close-up photos).
The inner folders and photographic plates are well-preserved with clean images and strong contrast, making this a prime candidate for framing or archiving.
A fantastic addition for advanced collectors of pre-revolution Cuban history, vintage rum advertising, and Latin American ephemera.