Cuba, Spanish Empire. A Rare Autographed Poem, Written & Signed by José Martí Pérez

This document features a handwritten poem signed by the Cuban nationalist, José Martí Pérez. Above the poem is a hand drawn Cuban flag. Measuring 16 cm (h) x 11.5 cm (w), this poem was written on period paper with some signs of aging; it is in extremely fine condition. 

Footnote: José Julián Martí Pérez was a Cuban nationalist and poet who is considered a Cuban national hero because of his role in the liberation of his country from Spain. He traveled extensively in Spain, Latin America, and the United States, raising awareness and support for the cause of Cuban independence. He was involved in the planning and execution of this war, as well as designing the Cuban Revolutionary Party and its ideology. José Martí was killed in battle against Spanish troops at the Battle of Dos Ríos. The poem translated in English: “Patriotism is a holy duty, when one fights to put the country in a condition where men can live more happily.”