Scarce semi-glossy 7 x 8.25 photo of Pope Paul VI shaking hands with a priest during a ceremony, inscribed on the mount in a calligraphic hand, "To Our son, Henry Cosgrove, Our Domestic Prelate, in appreciation of years of dedicated service for Holy See, on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee of priestly ordination, We lovingly impart Our paternal Apostolic Blessing, From the Vatican, June 7, 1966," and signed below in bold ink, "Paulus P P VI." Lower left bears the embossed papal seal. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a mounted photo of Pope Paul VI being crowned by Cardinal Alfredo Ottaviani, who signs and inscribes the mount to the same recipient; also matted and framed.
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