Unique sketch of Fidel Castro by Raul Milian

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Unique sketch of Fidel Castro by Raul MilianThis is the only known portrait of Castro that was commissioned by Fidel for his own personal use. Its a pencil sketch by the celebrated Cuban artist Milian (1914 1984). Created and signed by Milian in 1979. Features a photo of a youthful Castro on the reverse, with the words Fidel Castro Ruz Instituto [high school], likely in Castros hand. 10. 5 x 9 inches. A striking one off. Provenance Acquired by the previous owner at the estate sale of Fidel

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Great Britain 1883 10s Grey green Plate 1 (Watermark Anchor

otherwise in good condition

A very fine unused original gum example with overprint transposed with part of second overprint at topas normally seen

corner marginal "date cut" example printed at Somerset House

A fine mint positional block of four with original gum (unmounted mint

Lower right stamp with slight perforation faults

particularly in positional form and in such pristine condition

Process: Surface-printed using the Key Plate system (a common frame with interchangeable country names and values)

There are many forgeries of the Mafeking overprints

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