MARTI JOSE & ESTRADA PALMA TOMAS

MARTI JOSE & ESTRADA PALMA TOMAS: José Marti (1853-1895) Cuban Poet, Writer and Revolutionary Philosopher. Martí is considered a national hero as well as a leading figure in Latin American literature. He became a symbol for Cuba's fight for independence in the 19th century, and is referred to as the ''Apostle of Cuban Independence''; & Tomas Estrada Palma (1835-1908) First President of Cuba 1902-1906, and previously during the Ten Year´s War. Remembered for allowing the Platt Amendment which ensured American dominance over Cuba. An exceptional and very attractive multiple D.S., ` Jose Marti´, and ` T. Estrada Palma´, four pages, large folio, New York, 23rd April 1892, to Jose Barcelo Alonzo, in Spanish. The partially printed early document bears the printed heading of the New York delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary party, being a title given to contributors in favour of the cause, ''Patriotic Assistance - Fundraising - To finance the war in favour of the Independence and for the Freedom of Cuba''. The attractive document, printed in red and darker and black colours, bears ornated attractive borders, with palms and coats of arms. The document is signed by Marti and Estrada Palma in their capacity as delegates of the revolutionry Cuban parrty, and is also signed by Gonzalo de Quesada as Secretary of the delegation and Benjamin Guerra in his capacity as Treasurer. The lengthy written text, entitled ''Cuba in arms'', is a manifesto in favour of Cuban Independence and freedom, against the Spanish occupancy and slavery. Bearing to the second page a large printed text listing nine articles which establish their future government law changes proposals. The document bears beneath the signatures a dark blue attractive paper seal affixed of the Delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party. Small overall minor age wear. G to VG