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. Neatly-penned ALS in Italian, signed “Giuseppe Card. Sarto,” one page, 5 x 7.5, October 31, 1893. Untranslated letter to an unknown recipient, whom he had met earlier. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning, and staple hole to top edge. RRAuction COA.
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