Very rare TLS in German, signed “Kardynal Karol Woytyla,” one page, 6 x 4, Archbishop of Krakow letterhead with a colorful Eastern design to the left, Krakow, 1978. John Paul II became Pope in October 1978. In part: “The Lord, who was victorious over death and sins, lets us share in this victory.” The full German text reads: “Ehrenwerte Familia Schleinzer! Fur Ihren lieben Ostergurss meinen herzlichen Dank. Der Herr, der ubert Tod und Sunde den Sieg errungen hat, moge uns Allen an diesem Siege teilnehmen hassen. Mit katholischem Gruss.” He has added a small cross beside his signature. In fine condition, with file holes to the left border, two sets of staple holes, some unobtrusive creasing, and a tiny smudge to one letter of the signature. R&R COA.
