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. Two untranslated ANSs in Italian, both signed “Pius PP. X.,” each one page, 6.25 x 4, one dated 1906 and the other dated 1908, both to unidentified recipients. Both are matted and framed together with an oval portrait of the Pope to an overall size of 11.75 x 23. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
