Francisco Franco 1929 Condolence Signature Sheet – Original Zaragoza Document

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Francisco Franco 1929 Condolence Signature Sheet – Original Zaragoza Military Document

This Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet is an original mourning document created in Zaragoza following the death of Colonel Antonio Alonso y Sánchez de Arcilla, an officer connected with the 5th Intendance Troops Command. The document records a formal notice of death and preserves numerous handwritten signatures from military, social and family figures who signed the sheet to express condolences.

The Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet is especially important because it includes an original signature by Francisco Franco from his early military career, years before the Spanish Civil War and before his later political role. The signature appears among a wider group of condolences and military signatures, making this a historically layered document rather than a simple autograph cut or isolated signed card.

The printed and handwritten text states that Colonel Antonio Alonso y Sánchez de Arcilla died at approximately 5:15 in the afternoon. The sheet is dated Zaragoza, February 1929, and includes the message “La familia no recibe”, indicating that the family was not receiving visitors. This gives the document the character of a formal mourning notice or condolence register, created for a military and social circle connected with the deceased.

This Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet consists of a folding four-leaf paper document, with signatures appearing across three of its sides. It measures approximately 32 x 22 cm when opened. The paper retains original fold lines, handling marks, edge wear and small areas of age-related toning, all consistent with an original document preserved for almost a century.

The principal autograph feature is the handwritten Francisco Franco signature. It appears among other contemporary signatures and was added in the context of a collective expression of condolence. This makes the item particularly interesting for collectors because the autograph is integrated into an identifiable historical event rather than written on a later album page, blank card or souvenir item.

The Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet also has a strong Zaragoza connection. During this period, Franco was serving as General and Director of the General Military Academy in Zaragoza. The date and place are therefore historically coherent with his military career at the time. The document should be catalogued carefully as a Zaragoza condolence sheet signed by Francisco Franco in 1929, without attributing a more specific role in the funeral or family arrangements unless supported by further archival evidence.

Several additional signatures are visible on the document. However, not all signatories have been independently identified, and no unsupported names should be added to the listing. The appeal of the piece rests on the visible Franco autograph, the dated Zaragoza mourning text, the military context and the presence of multiple contemporary signatures.

This Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet is not a modern reproduction, a printed facsimile or a photocopy. It is an original period paper document with handwritten signatures. No separate certificate of authenticity is included unless expressly stated. Buyers should review the supplied photographs carefully, as they show the signature, folds, paper condition, overall format and surviving handwritten details.

Condition is good for an original mourning and condolence document from 1929. The sheet has been folded and shows expected creasing throughout the paper. There is also light toning, small handling marks, some edge wear and minor irregularities associated with archival storage. These features form part of the document’s authentic period character and should not be removed, altered or artificially restored.

For collectors, the Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet offers several levels of historical interest. It is an original handwritten Franco autograph from his pre-Civil War military period. It is dated and located in Zaragoza. It has a direct mourning and military context. It is also a multi-signature document, offering a broader record of the people who participated in the condolence process following the death of a senior military officer.

The item would fit well in a collection of Spanish military history, pre-Civil War documents, original political autographs, Zaragoza historical material, twentieth-century Spanish archival papers or signed mourning documents. It may also appeal to collectors who prefer contextual signed items over isolated signatures, because the historical purpose of the paper is clearly preserved.

Only the original four-leaf condolence document shown in the photographs is included in the sale. No frame, certificate of authenticity, translation, envelope, photograph or other accessory is included unless specifically stated. For long-term preservation, it should be stored flat in an acid-free archival sleeve and protected from direct sunlight, moisture, adhesive materials and repeated handling.

This Francisco Franco 1929 condolence signature sheet is offered strictly as a historical and documentary collectible for research, education, preservation and responsible collecting. It does not endorse, celebrate or justify dictatorship, political repression, violence or any ideology associated with later historical events.