Rare original vintage “Hands Off Cuba!” handbill, one page, 6 x 9, which Oswald designed, had printed, and distributed in New Orleans during the summer of 1963. Goldenrod-colored handbill reads, in full: “Hands Off Cuba! Join the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, New Orleans Charter Member Branch, Free Literature, Lectures, Location: [blank area], Everyone Welcome!” In fine condition, with three horizontal folds. Accompanied by a glossy press photo featuring images of the flyer and of Oswald handing it out, as well as a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. On May 26, 1963, Oswald wrote to the headquarters of the pro-Castro Fair Play for Cuba Committee informing them that he wanted to organize a chapter in New Orleans. He began by ordering 500 application forms, 300 membership cards, and 1000 of these “Hands Off Cuba!” flyers from a local printer. According to the Warren Report, Oswald passed out these handbills on at least three occasions. RR Auction COA.
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