PIE XII Eugenio Pacelli, (1876-1958) P.S. "Pius PP. XI", 1943; large folio vellum (43 x 29.5 cm), calligraphied and illuminated with photographic portrait of the Pope in medallion pasted at head and cold stamp (one edge slightly browned); in Italian. Blessing given to Giuseppe and Antonietta Quaglia on the occasion of their golden wedding, under the photograph of the Pope blessing. Rich floral decorations in color and gold, the portrait surrounded by painted roses; at the bottom, the painted papal coat of arms.