"Victor Hugo" Tobacco Trademark Registration (1886) – Signed by the Governor of Cuba – Includes Original Lithographs D1

This exceptional 1886 document certifies the industrial property rights for the "Victor Hugo" tobacco brand, issued by Emilio Calleja e Isasi, Governor General of Cuba, to M. López y Compañía. The registration includes two original lithographic labels printed in blue ink, showcasing the brand's distinctive design with remarkable clarity. Authenticated with official seals from the Fomento (Development) Section and bearing the Governor's autograph, this artifact documents Cuba's pivotal role in the 19th-century tobacco trade. The period paper and pristine condition of the lithographs make this a significant piece for collectors of Cuban industrial history, tobacco memorabilia, and Latin American commercial documentation. A rare testament to the legal frameworks protecting Cuba's most renowned cigar manufacturers during the colonial era.