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. Matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 photo on a 9.5 x 13.5 mount, inscribed in ink on the mount in another hand and dated June 20, 1906, and signed “Pius PP. X.” In very good condition, with light scattered soiling to image and mount, slight rippling, and tiny tear to bottom of image. RRAuction COA.
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