Pope (1857–1939), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, who ascended the papal throne in 1922 and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and racism. Uncommon unissued apostolic blessing with a matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of the seated pontiff giving a blessing, affixed to its original G. Felici photographer’s mount, which is in turn affixed to a 10 x 17.25 off-white sheet, signed at the bottom of the sheet in black ink, “Pius PP. XI.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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