Pope, born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacello (1876–1958), who reigned from 1939 until his death. Maintaining strict neutrality during WWI, he advanced several peace proposals, did much to aid war victims, and, following the war, maintained a staunch anti-Communist stand. DS, signed “Pius P.P. XII,” one page, 14 x 21.25, November 27, 1942. A handsome apostolic blessing for Antonio and Clorinda Zanazzo featuring an ornate illuminated calligraphic inscription and an affixed photo of Pius. Matted to an overall size of 16.5 x 23.75. A few tiny traces of faint marginal soiling, otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.
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