John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli) - Pope - Signed Photograph 1957

Former head of the Catholic Church (Pope) and sovereign of the Vatican City from 1958 until 1963.

Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1957 (when he was still a Cardinal); blind-stamped on the front by photographer Giacomelli (Venice).  Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.