Pope, 1939–58, who maintained neutrality in World War II, opposed Catholic collaboration with Communism, and issued the encyclical Divino Afflante Spiritu. DS, signed “Pius pp. XII,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.5, August 18, 1948. In fine condition, with small separation along bisecting horizontal fold and a bit of light soiling. R&R COA.
