Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophies, he became, in 1954, the first pope to be elevated to sainthood since Pius V in 1712. Apostolic blessing, signed “Pius PP. x,” 8 x 13.25, with a 4.25″ diameter portrait of Pius at the top, issued to Reverend John A. Thompson, signed at the conclusion by the Pope, dated March 3, 1911, with Pius adding one line in Latin above his signature granting the blessing. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and soiling to edges, and a staple hole to bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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