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Photo of Pope Pius XI mounted to an illuminated calligraphic blessing signed, ''Pius pp. XI''. Black and white photo portrait depicts the Pope wearing a white pileolus or zuccheto and dark robe with light color trim. Photo is mounted and signed on the mat ''G. Felici, Roma'' by the photographer Giuseppe Felici. Colorful benediction with gilt embellishments reads, ''Most Holy Father / Nettie Auerbacher prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness begs the Apostolic Benediction''. To the left is an embossed Vatican seal reading ''PONT MAX / PIUS XI''. Photo measures 4'' x 5.5''. Benediction measures 9'' x 13''. Light toning and pencil notations to verso, else near fine.
Pope Pius XI Photo Portrait Mounted to a Signed Illuminated Papal Blessing
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