Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini in Italy in 1897, Paul VI reigned as pope from 1963 until his death in 1978. Vintage ink signature, “G. B. Montini,” adding a brief Italian sentiment above his signature, and dated “January 26, 1950,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4 Secretary of State card. In fine condition, with two punch holes to left edge and a couple of light creases and impressions. RRAuction COA.
