Fidel Castro’s personal assassination-prevention cigar box Sierra Leone stamps Very scarce as only 50

Very scarce as only 50 pairs originally existed

8 x 5 inches

centrally cancelled by "KYONPYAW" circular date stamp SGJ15

striking piece of art history signed by one of the most important painters of the 19th century

Fidel Castro’s personal assassination-prevention cigar box Sierra Leone stamps Very scarce as only 50A Romeo y Julieta cigar box Fidel Castro used daily in his main office to avoid assassination. Signed in black pen by Castro on the underside of the lid. Comes with the original key, and the cigar that was in the box. We believe this to be a unique, bespoke design from Romeo y Julieta. Note the compartments for differently sized cigars. 15 x 12 inches when closed. History In 1960, with continuing attempts on his life, Castro became aware of a CIA plot