1897 – Cédula Personal – Matanzas

80.00

Country :Cuba
Day / Month :23 / 05
Year :1897
Value :
Denomination :
Grading :aUNC
Size :127 x 108 mm
Material :Paper
Position :
Description :2x Holes, Cut : 7 cm, Havana (Habana), Stamp : Matanzas, With Watermark

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Cuba – 1897 – Cédula Personal – Matanzas – Veracruz
  • Product Overview: 1896 Spanish Colonial Cuba Personal ID (Cédula Personal) ​Historical Significance ​This is an authentic Cédula Personal (Personal Identity and Tax Document) issued in 1896 during the Spanish Colonial rule of Cuba. It dates specifically to the period of the Cuban War of Independence, making it a rare artifact of military and social history from the era of the Spanish-American conflict. ​

 

  • Document Details ​Issued Year: 1896 (Front). ​
  • Registration Date: April 23, 1897 (Back, Matanzas registry). ​
  • Territory: Island of Cuba (Isla de Cuba), Province of Havana. ​
  • Class: 12th Class (12ª Clase). ​
  • Printer: Imp. P. Fernández y Comp., Calle Obispo 17, Havana. ​

 

  • Individual Information ​Holder: Teresa Martinez [?] Anguille. ​
  • Age: 50 years old. ​
  • Status: Married (Casada). ​
  • Occupation: “Sus Labores” (Homemaker). ​
  • Residence: Calle O’Reilly, No. 112, Havana. ​

 

  • Key Features ​Handwritten Endorsements: The reverse side contains handwritten notations and official stamps from Matanzas dated 1897, documenting the holder’s movement or change of domicile during the war. ​Authenticity: Features official government stamps, including a dry seal (relief) and blue ink administrative stamps. ​Condition: Period-authentic patina with minor foxing and oxidation consistent with 19th-century paper.