Superb matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length portrait of Pope Pius X, affixed to its original 10 x 13.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink in Latin, “Dilecto filio Walter Georgio Smith Apostolicam Benedictionem ex animus impertimus, Dio 8 April 1905, Pius PP X.” In fine condition, with a light stain to lower left corner and some small dings along the right edge, all easily matted out. Walter George Smith was a prominent Philadelphia attorney who served as president of the American Bar Association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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