Title: Fifteen manuscript documents relating to tobacco and the manufacture of cigars in Cuba Author: ** Place: New York & Havana Publisher: Date: 1847-1858 Description: Fifteen handwritten documents and letters, most in Spanish but a few in English, totaling approx. 51 pages in all. Approx. 31.5x22 cm. (12½x8¾"), a few smaller. Fascinating series of documents relating to the proposed introduction into Cuba by American entrepreneur Samuel Eugene Hartwell of an improved technology for the manufacture of cigars, including a detailed description of the device, application for licenses, legal wranglings involving his lawyer Simon Fraser, attempts by Fraser to sell the Royal Charter granted to Hartwell (with or without his permission is unclear), the attempted sale of the two machines, lawsuits for payment of rent for storing the machines, the sale of the machines at auction (for a mere 200 pesos), etc. etc. A curious chapter in the manufacture the world famous cigars of Cuba. Two of the documents are signed by Leopoldo O'Donnell and three by El Conde de Villanueva. Both of this men are significant historical figures in Cuban history. A fairly detailed listing of the documents is available on request. Lot Amendments Condition: Some darkening and wear, generally very good. Item number: 233663
Title: Fifteen manuscript documents relating to tobacco and the manufacture of cigars in Cuba Author: ** Place: New York & Havana Publisher: Date: 1847-1858 Description: Fifteen handwritten documents and letters, most in Spanish but a few in English, totaling approx. 51 pages in all. Approx. 31.5x22 cm. (12½x8¾"), a few smaller. Fascinating series of documents relating to the proposed introduction into Cuba by American entrepreneur Samuel Eugene Hartwell of an improved technology for the manufacture of cigars, including a detailed description of the device, application for licenses, legal wranglings involving his lawyer Simon Fraser, attempts by Fraser to sell the Royal Charter granted to Hartwell (with or without his permission is unclear), the attempted sale of the two machines, lawsuits for payment of rent for storing the machines, the sale of the machines at auction (for a mere 200 pesos), etc. etc. A curious chapter in the manufacture the world famous cigars of Cuba. Two of the documents are signed by Leopoldo O'Donnell and three by El Conde de Villanueva. Both of this men are significant historical figures in Cuban history. A fairly detailed listing of the documents is available on request. Lot Amendments Condition: Some darkening and wear, generally very good. Item number: 233663
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