Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophies, he became, in 1954, the first pope to be elevated to sainthood since Pius V in 1712. ALS in Italian, signed “Giu Card Sarto Patr.,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, October 4, 1898. Neatly penned letter to Signor Conte, in full (translated): "Friday of the current month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 pm. to 9 p.m., I will be available for you and your honorable colleagues to help as much as I can." Cloth-matted and framed with an image of Sarto to an overall size of 15.25 x 10.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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