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Mexican President Porfirio Diaz boldly signs a patent application for a refrigerated railroad car, ''Porfirio Diaz''. Dated 7 June 1888, document is enclosed in a booklet of application documents, which includes a line drawing submitted by Agustin Reyes for the ''Ridgway refrigerator car.'' An extensive modern railroad system was a goal of Diaz's regime. 6pp. plus drawing and newspaper segment are bound by a single brad. Significant chipping to 8.75'' x 14'' cover; minor soiling and toning to internal pages. Overall very good.
Mexican President Porfirio Diaz 1888 Document Signed in an Application Packet -- Excellent Signature
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