Born Francesco Xaverio Castiglione, pope from 1829-1830 for a mere twenty months of reign. LS in Italian, signed “Pius PP. VIII,” one page, 8.25 x 10.25, December 12, 1829. Untranslated letter to Cardinal Giustiniana, signed at the conclusion by the Holy Father. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, small pencil notation to bottom, and paper loss from seal and couple small tape repairs to second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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