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POPE PIUS XII – HAND-SIGNED VINTAGE MAGAZINE (POPE PIUS XII ON COVER)
美国
06月17日 凌晨5点 开拍 /12天11小时
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POPE PIUS XII – HAND-SIGNED VINTAGE MAGAZINE (POPE PIUS XII ON COVER) POPE PIUS XII – HAND-SIGNED VINTAGE MAGAZINE (POPE PIUS XII ON COVER)

Provenance and Authenticity:

This item includes a certificate of authenticity.
This rare religious and cultural artifact features the authentic hand-signed signature of Pope Pius XII, typically executed in black or blue fountain pen ink across a prominent area of a magazine cover (such as TIME or LIFE) featuring his portrait. The signature is rendered in his formal Latin style, "Pius PP. XII." Authenticity is determined by analyzing the ink’s adhesion to the glossy or coated paper stock common to mid-century periodicals; genuine signatures will exhibit natural pressure variations and a physical "sit" on the surface, whereas printed facsimiles will appear flat and uniform. As these were often signed during private audiences, accompanying provenance—such as a Vatican visitor's pass or contemporary correspondence—greatly enhances the item's historical validity.

Signature:

POPE PIUS XII

Description:

The lot consists of an original, complete vintage magazine featuring a high-quality cover portrait or a documentary photograph of Pius XII in his papal regalia. Common examples include the 1943 or 1958 issues of TIME Magazine. The physical condition of the magazine is a primary value driver; collectors prioritize copies with intact spines, minimal "mailing label" remnants, and vibrant cover colors. Given the acidic nature of mid-century paper, the degree of yellowing and the crispness of the signature are carefully scrutinized. Unlike formal documents, a signed magazine represents a unique intersection of sacred authority and secular mass media.

Historical significance:

Pius XII was the first Pope to engage significantly with modern mass media, and his signature on a major news publication encapsulates his role as a global figure during the most tumultuous decades of the 20th century (1939–1958). A signed cover serves as a tangible record of the Vatican’s interaction with the outside world during WWII and the early Cold War. It reflects the Pope’s public persona—often stoic and authoritative—and marks the transition of the papacy into the era of global television and print celebrity, making it a highly narrative piece for collectors of both religious and 20th-century political history.

Valuation:

Signed magazine covers often command a premium over standard signed photos due to their superior display quality and cultural context. A well-preserved cover with a bold, clear signature typically realizes $1,500 to $2,000 at auction. If the specific issue chronicles a major historical event (such as the 1950 Holy Year or the end of WWII) and includes a personal inscription or date, the value can rise toward $4,000.

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拍品估价:5,000 - 300 美元 起拍价格:3,000 美元  买家佣金:

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