Pope, born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876–1958), who reigned from 1939 until his death. Hand-calligraphed apostolic blessing done in another hand, in Italian, signed “Pius pp. XII,” 11.25 x 15.5, dated June 8, 1950. Pius bestows his blessing upon a couple, signing at the bottom, with a circular portrait of the Pope affixed to the upper portion. Blessing also bears an embossed seal to lower left. In fine condition, with a few ripples and some light silvering to image, as well as a photographer’s stamp. RR Auction COA.
