The head of the Catholic church sends an inspirational message to the newly-married Prince of Portugal 304. Pope Gregory XVI. Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opposed democratic and modernizing reforms in the Papal States and throughout Europe, seeing them as fronts for revolutionary leftism, and sought to strengthen the religious and political authority of the papacy. LS in Italian, signed “Gregorio PP. XVI,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 31, 1835. Letter addressed to “His Royal Highness Duke August de Leuchtenberg” [son of Eugene de Beauharnais]. The pope congratulates him on his marriage to Queen Maria II da Gloria, thanks him for the fervent religious sentiments he expresses, sentiments which he absorbed “With his mother’s milk” since she was such an extremely pious princess who never ceased to instill Catholic Principles in him by word and example, “we could not have expected anything other than your declaration that in whatever situation you may be in your sentiments of unfailing and respectful devotion to the Holy Sea will never change.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Accompanied by the original mailing panel retaining its fine red wax seal with the papal arms. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
305. Prince Louis II of Monaco. Prince of Monaco (1870–1949) who ruled from 1922 until
his death. Matte-finish 4.75 x 7 three-quarter length photo of the Prince in full-dress uniform, signed in purple fountain pen, “Louis II, Prince de Monaco 1929,” with a photographer’s pencil notation in the lower border. Photo is affixed to a 7.25 x 9.75 off-white mount. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
306. Queen Victoria. Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,”
one page, 15.75 x 11.5, February 16, 1894. The Queen appoints Roland Murray Bourne “to be an Officer in Our Militia Forces… You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge your Duty as such in the Rank of 2nd Lieutenant.” Signed above the blue paper seal by Victoria. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Victoria to an overall size of 28 x 17.25. Some repaired separations to a couple of the intersecting folds, and a uniform shade of overall toning, with a few slightly heavier spots, otherwise fine condition. The blue paper seal is only slightly worn and toned and remains intact. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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