Fulgencio Batista Signed Photograph

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. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Fulgencio Batista in a close-up pose, signed in fountain pen below an inscription penned in a secretarial hand. Left side bears a facsimile autograph. In very good condition, with scattered creasing (heavier to the upper right corner), three punch holes to the left edge, paperclip impressions to the top edge, and some skipping to the signature. Accompanied by the original transmittal letter dated January 15, 1954.