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Sale 49
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 707 |
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Cross With Stations of the Cross & Crucifix From the Catacombs of Saint Callisto. 7 x 4¼ in. gold-plate cross with fourteen silver inset engravings of the stations of the cross, with a crucifixion inset in the center. On the back is engraved "Catacombe S. Callisto / Roma." The cross hangs by a small ring in a worn triptych case with an easel back for exhibiting; "Adoramus Te, Christe, et benedicimus Tibi," is engraved on the left side, and "auia per sanctam Crucern tuam redemisti mundam" on the right side; the case is worn. The catacombs of San Callisto, known as the Church of Rome's cemetery, contain the tombs of nine popes buried in the Crypt. They extend over more than thirteen miles on four floors.
Estimated Value $500 - 1,000.
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$391 |
Lot 708 |
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Pope Paul VI (1897-1978) Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, he was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 1963 to 1978. Postcard inscribed and signed, "Mi ricordo particolare + GB Montini" as cardinal, Lourdes, France, 1 July 1958. Addressed to Dottor Arturo Brusotti in Milano. Very fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$150 |
Lot 709 |
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Young, Brigham (1801-1877) Following the assassination of Joseph Smith, Young became the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormon Church) and led the relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the governor of Utah until the issue of polygamy caused a rift with the federal government. Young had 27 wives and 47 children.
Manuscript check endorsed on the verso by Brigham Young. The check is written to the First National Bank by one John B. Price: "Please pay to Presid't Brigham Young the sum of one hundred pounds, on demand…," 1p, 8 x 5 in., Salt Lake City, 12 July 1874, Young endorsed the check in full "Brigham Young" on the verso, which bears an ink stroke cancel across the signature. Accompanied by Price's letter to Young presenting the check in thanks for "… the strenuous exertions you have put forward toward the elevation of the people of Utah. Not being a Mormon myself, I donate this…" Interestingly, Price was apparently quite a scoundrel - the verso of the check bears a period notation: "'John B. Price alias Lord Littleton'… forwarded by Des[eret] National Bank for collection and sent to every bank in Denver - but no good - nothing but bummer's check… " Mounting traces on the verso. Even though Price's check "bounced", this is the first signed or endorsed Young check that we have seen. Very good.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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