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Pope Pius XII SIGNED Framed Apostolic Benediction & Plenary Indulgence 1955 VTG
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Pope Pius XII SIGNED & SEALED Framed Apostolic Benediction & Plenary Indulgence 1955 Vintage for Misses JOSEPHINE & HELEN FARR.* Pope Pius XII Vintage Framed Apostolic Benediction & Plenary Indulgence - Papal Blessing
* The top of the document features a circular multicolored portrait of Pope Pius Xll (Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli) glued to the top of the paper, with multicolored flowers (probably tulips) around the image
* The text of the document appears on the bottom - It says, "Most Holy Father - Misses Josephine & Helen Farr - Humbly prostrate at the feet of your Holiness, beg the Apostolic Benediction and a Plenary Indulgence to be gained at the hour of death on condition that being truly sorry for their sins even though unable to confess them and to receive the holy Viaticum they shall at least invoke with their lips or heart the holy Name of Jesus."
* The bottom of the document features the Papal Seal, writing in Latin, and the signature of an Archbishop (Although the signature is faded, I believe the name is "Adamus," but this could be incorrect)
* The paper of the document could be vellum - Handpainted accents on document
* Wooden frame - Glass insert - Brown Paper Backing, Wire For Wall Hanging
* Frame: see photos for measurements
* Used
* Some light browning/foxing from age
* Some handwriting on the bottom of the document in pen - The signature of the archbishop is faded
* Some light scratches on the glass insert
* Some light scratches, scuffs, dings and spots of color wear around the edges of the wooden frame
* The back of the frame is covered in brown paper with a rip (see photo)
* Overall very good condition
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