Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, musician, and theologian (1696-1787) who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and is remembered for his prolific writings: Moral Theology, The Glories of Mary, and The Way of the Cross stand among his best-known works. Canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI, Saint Alphonsus is the patron saint of lawyers, vocations, and confessors. Bold ink signature as Bishop of Sant' Agata de Goti, "A. M. Vesc'o di S. Agata,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 slip, annotated above in a collector's hand: "Signature a Saint Alphonsus." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, toning, and a stain to the left edge.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
(inquire for price)
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
