Juarez Benito, Signed (2 results)

1p., docketed on verso with integral blank. Large engraved vignette at top of sheet. Large bifolium. Printed decree, signed by President Benito Juarez, acknowledging the service of Captain Victor Aponte during the struggle with the Emperor Maximilian. This proclamation, headed by a large vignette of the Mexican national symbol of the Eagle with a snake in its beak, was issued two months after the execution of Emperor Maximilian I and the restoration of the republican government. It is signed by three additional officials on the verso. In translation it reads: "In the name of the Republic, and as just tribute to the merit and valor of citizen Victor Aponte, who in the rank of infantry captain, fought against the French army and its allies.for having saved national independence, fighting against the foreign intervention, has earned the decoration of First Class created by the decree." Blank leaf backed with tissue; printed leaf reinforced with tissue at top and bottom edges, and center fold. Some minor loss at central horizontal fold. Good 1p., docketed on verso with integral blank. Large engraved vignette at top of sheet. Large bifolium.

Slip of paper, approximately 2.5" x 7.5", bearing Benito Juarez's signature. Two faint vertical creases to sheet and very minor foxing. Spots of adhesive residue to verso. Dated July 20, 1871. Juarez's signature is faint compared to other text on slip. Paper appears to have been clipped from a larger document. Benito Pablo Juárez García served as president of Mexico for five terms. ---L.H. CONSIGNMENT Shelve: Case 0, Black Binder. L.H. Autographs . 1232615. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.