Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini in Italy in 1897, Paul VI reigned as pope from 1963 until his death in 1978. TLS in Italian, signed “G. B. Montini, Arciv.,” one page, 5.25 x 4, Archbishop of Milan letterhead, May 16, 1955. Letter to Walter Bauer, in full (translated): "I received the image that you sent me and also your second letter. Not having been able to do so before, I thank you now and from the bottom of my heart. I extend my warmest wishes to you and your artistic work." Matted and framed with a small photo to an overall size of 12.25 x 8. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
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