Born Albino Luciani (1912-1978), he was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, and suddenly died of a heart attack just 33 days later. Rare vintage ballpoint signature, "Ringrazia vivam, A. Luciani, 19-3-73,” on a white 6.5 x 4.25 card imprinted with his titles as cardinal and patriarch of Venice. In very fine condition.
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