Pope, born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (1857-1939), who reigned from 1922 until his death and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and racism. Beautiful hand-illuminated apostolic benediction, signed "Pius PP XI," one page, 11.75 x 17.5, January 11, 1931. An untranslated apostolic blessing for "Giuseppina Recine" in Italian bearing an affixed circular portrait of Pope Pius, signed by him at the conclusion. In fine condition, with some rippling and toning, and the photo partially detached.
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