Pope, 1939 - 58, who maintained neutrality in World War II, opposed Catholic collaboration with Communism, and issued the encyclical Divino Affflante Spiiritu. Unusual vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Pius in a room with several people and a motor scooter, signed in fountain pen, 'Pius pp. XII.' In fine condition, with a few light surface marks. RRAuction COA.
