Fidel Castro personally owned and commissioned statue by Tony Lopez Ireland stamps IMPERFORATE BLOCK OF 4 from

IMPERFORATE BLOCK OF 4 from right of sheet on ungummed paper

1920 – May 16

Unique piece including document signed by poet William Wordsworth with a cover featuring the two penny blue with large margins placed diagonally (perhaps suggesting a kiss) and tied by a superb example of the red Maltese Cross in orange vermillion shade

500 were sold at $5 each to finance the expedition of Dr

A fine used example for this difficult issue with large part KHARTOUM circular date stamp

Fidel Castro personally owned and commissioned statue by Tony Lopez Ireland stamps IMPERFORATE BLOCK OF 4 fromA statue commissioned by Fidel Castro, created by Cuban artist Tony Lopez. Thought to be the only known statue of Fidel Castro that was personally owned by the Cuban leader. Signed by Castro on the base in January 1959, the month he gained control of Cuba. 8 x 4. 5 inches. History In 1958, anticipating that victory in the revolution was near, Castro commissioned a small victory statue of his image in white clay from celebrated Cuban artist Tony Lopez.