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(09-20-2008) IT IS ENCOURAGING TO NOTE that letters of popes have enjoyed increased interest as evidenced by recent auction records. In the past couple of years Heritage Galleries/Dallas has marked the sale of ALS, LS and DS material of popes: Innocent X - $1,925; Paul III - $4,500; Clement VIII - $1,673; Paul V - $4,200; Sixtus V - $1,700; and an astonishing $15,400 for a letter of Pope Urban VIII. More recently, Swann Galleries have sold the following papal documents: Adrian VI L.S. $2,500; Marcellus II, L.S. $3,750; Paul III L.S. $2,500. Currently, one auction house is selling a 5x7 color signed photograph of the late Pope John Paul I, (reigned for 33 days) with an auction estimate of $3-5,000.
WEEKES AUTOGRAPHS was privileged, recently, to negotiate the sale of an important collection of letters and other memorabilia for a European client. The extensive collection consisted of letters, documents and signed photographs of cardinals and other prelates of the Roman Catholic Church. This unique and choice assemblage was acquired by an American who has one of the most extensive of such collections of cardinalatial material in the world.
Papal bull in calligraphic Latin with historiated initials, untranslated. Dated 1612. Lacks hemp strings and seal but, otherwise, a document in extremely good condition given its age. Several curial officials have signed at the bottom. Merits further research. $ 450
STELLAR SIGNED STUDIO PORTRAIT
COOKE, Terence J. Cardinal, (1921 - 1983) American cardinal, the tenth bishop (seventh archbishop) of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of New York. He was born in New York, entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie in 1940 and was ordained a priest on December 1, 1945. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New York on September 15, 1965, and ordained a bishop on December 13, 1965 with the titular see of Summa. He was appointed Archbishop of New York on March 2, 1968 and appointed Archbishop for the Military Services on April 4, 1968. He was elevated to Cardinal on April 28, 1969, and served as archbishop until his death from cancer. He is interred in the crypt under the altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral. In 1988, he was posthumously awarded the F. Sadlier Dinger Award by William H. Sadlier, Inc. for his outstanding contributions to the ministry of religious education in America. Cardinal Cooke quietly endured great physical suffering in his final years, known only to his closest advisers. He was widely regarded as a holy person during his episcopal ministry as archbishop; the cause for his canonization is under way. As of 1992, he is now a "servant of God". Striking 8”x10” Conroy color litho print formal portrait of His Eminence, which is nicely signed in peacock blue ink on the lower white mount. Other than minor corner creases, (would mat out) the photograph is magnificent and uncommon in this form. $ 150
COOKE, Terence Cardinal - We also have a fine signature penned in peacock blue fountain pen ink on a small card. Room for matting. $ 50 CICOGNANI, Amleto G. Cardinal - (1883-1973) Longtime papal secretary of state and Dean of the College of Caridnals. Fine bold signature with paraph on a small card. Room for matting. $ 35 CICOGNANI, Amleto G. Cardinal - (1883-1973) Longtime papal secretary of state and Dean of the College of Caridnals. Typewritten Note Signed in the form of a Christmas card; no date, presumably Rome. $ 75
MERCIER, Desire-Joseph Cardinal (1851-1926) Belgian prelate; archbishop of Mechelen. Staunch opponent of German occupation (1914). Author of numerous books on metaphysics, philosophy and psychology. He was considered a great authority on St. Thomas and his works. Internationally-recognized for his travels and lectures, he was highly regarded in the U.S., and a long time friend of James Cardinal Gibbons. Cardstock measuring 5.5”x3.5” dated 13 February 1907, penned in Latin: Benedicant te omnipotens Deus, Pater et Filius et Spiritus Santus. D. Card. Mercier, Arch. Mechlin. There is generalized foxing on the card and a small image of Mercier has been affixed in the upper left. Writing is dark and clear. $ 45 TISSERANT, Eugene Cardinal - (1884-1972) Former Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals. Signature and dedication on a small card which he has dated. Room for matting. As opposed to many other curial cardinals, Tisserant was not as compliant in granting his autograph. He was, in general, formidable fellow with a great mane of a beard. A man of singular brilliance: linguist, theologian, administrator. $ 35
(PIUS IX, Blessed Pope ) - SEE Catalogue section with illustration. Papal bull with leaden seal and cords intact. $ 600 POGGI, Luigi Cardinal (1917- ) - Longtime Pro-Archivist of the Vatican Secret Archives and Pro-Librarian of the Vatican Library. Typewritten Letter Signed, one pg., 2005, responding to an inquiry concerning former Papal Secretary of State, Pietro Cardinal Gasparri (co-signer of the historic Lateran Treaty). In Italian, untranslated. Fine. $ 35 McCLOSKEY, John Cardinal – (1810-85) First American Catholic cardinal and longtime archbishop of New York. He is buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Vintage full autograph on a small card, including is title of office. Professionally double-matted along with a fine steel engraving (a bust portrait of McCloskey with a facsimile signature underneath). A rare opportunity to acquire a handsome autograph display piece of the first American cardinal. $175 (Payment Options)
KROL, John Cardinal (1910-96) American Roman Catholic cardinal and archbishop of Philadelphia; former canon law professor. Inscribed and signed oversized color litho print formal portrait in full ecclesiastical regalia. The image size is 9.25”x13”. In the lower white border, in a very neat script, Krol has penned “To the Honorable Judge and Mrs. ……… with cordial best wishes and a blessing, John J. Krol, Archbishop of Philadelphia.” This is a superb formal portrait of the cardinal; such presentation pieces were typically given only to important personages. $ 125 (Payment Options) GILROY, (Sir) Norman Thomas Cardinal (1896-1977) The first Australian-born cardinal and longtime archbishop of Sydney. The cardinal was knighted in 1969 and, in 1970, named Australian of the Year. Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, 1963, on his heraldic-crested letterhead. Sends holiday greetings (untranslated Latin) to a fellow cardinal. Letter bears usual folds and some minor foxing but, overall, it is a handsome letter with a perfect signature. $75 (Payment Options)
Revealing letter from "the world's cardinal"
CUSHING, Richard J. Cardinal - Longtime archbishop of Boston. Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, 1967. Atypical letter revealing Cushing's warmhearted, witty manner. In part reads: "I would like to send you a longer letter but I have been in the hospital in recent days to have teeth extracted. I was only there for a few days but I think the pains and aches resulting from the dental surgery will be with me a long time. At the present time I am in misery trying to wear false teeth. I am confident, however, that if I am true to them they will not be false to me..." This revealing letter is accompanied by an original black and white newswire glossy photograph of Cushing extending his hand for a little girl to kiss. The Cushing photo is a print of the now famous "Homage from a Child" photograph that appeared in TIME and Saturday Evening Post. A charming pair that would be ideal for display. $ 145 (Payment Options)
LEGER, Paul-Emile Cardinal (1904-91) Former Roman Catholic archbishop of Montreal who, in 1968, resigned that archdiocese to work among lepers and handicapped children in Africa. Declaring that he had “…reached an age where sclerosis of the soul has set in,” Leger left Montreal to establish a re-education and physical therapy center in Cameroon, Africa. A visionary leader of the second Vatican Council and was one of few prelates to deliver the closing messages of the Council. For his international humanitarianism, Leger was accorded the Companion of the Order of Canada and the National Order of Quebec. In 1979, Leger was awarded the first Pearson Medal of Peace. Superb oversized calling card bearing Leger’s heraldic crest which has been very boldly signed in blue fountain pen with his title of office as archeveque de Montreal. In fine condition. A scarce signature especially from this era. Nota bene: A former journalist, this dealer was privileged to be one of the first American writers to be granted an exclusive interview with Cardinal Leger after his resignation from the archdiocese of Montreal. We will include a copy of the profile written on Cardinal Leger (nice association piece). $100 (Payment Options)
Longtime archbishop of Boston and its first cardinal. Vintage 9”x7.5” sepia tone glossy photograph, 1926, being a Wide World newsphoto. O’Connell is seated with the Marquis Ferrante, Italian Consul in Boston, on the occasion of his being presented the Decoration of the Grand Cross of the Crown of Italy. This honor coincided with the jubilee of his episcopacy. (While a stalwart, tough-minded prelate, O’Connell’s career was somewhat tarnished by the appointment of a nephew to become the chancellor of the archdiocese. It was later learned that the nephew was secretly married! Tres scandalous in the 1920s!!). Photo in very good condition. $40 (Payment Options)
HAYES, Patrick James Cardinal (1867-1938) Named Archbishop of New York in 1919; elevated to the cardinalate in 1924. Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, March 1926. Brief cordial letter to Judge Tompkins. Letter reads: "I was pleased to hear from you in your letter of March 5th, concerning the letter I wrote at the request of Rev. Edward Hunt, the Director of America's Good-Will Union. It is a pleasure always to hear from you." Other than folds, letter is fresh and very good. Written to Tompkins, Arthur Sidney (1865-1938) — also known as Arthur S. Tompkins — of Nyack, Rockland County, N.Y. Born in New York, 1865. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1904; member of New York state legislature; U.S. Representative from New York 17th District, 1899-1903; Justice of New York Supreme Court 9th District, 1920-33; Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, Second Department. Died in 1938. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, N.Y. $ 150 (Payment Options)
Irish-born prelate, author and intellectual. Cardinal-archbishop of Westminster. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, Lambs Conduit Place, Saturday. “My dear Sir: I shall be most delighted to see you any morning, and either tomorrow or Monday in the evening. I am at present rather indisposed. Yours ever affectionately in Christ, N. Wiseman.” Professionally double matted in rich red along with an original, 1891 color litho print of Wiseman as cardinal. Overall measure 15”x11.5”. $200 (Payment Options)
Archbishop of Westminster; social advocate and author. Once a married Anglican minister who converted to Roman Catholicism (his wife died from consumption, childless). Although he never became a disciple of John Henry (Cardinal Newman), Manning was a follower of the Oxford Movement. Manning was a strong supporter of papal infallibility and a staunch admirer of Pope Leo XIII. Long a social advocate, Manning was instrumental in ending the London dockworker’s strike of 1889. Named a cardinal in 1875. We offer a rare, 19th Century chromo-lithograph of Manning by Cassell, Petter and Galpin which is ideal for framing. The overall size is 8.5”x11” inches. It is printed on heavy weight artpaper and in near mint condition. The image is accompanied by a one-page, Autograph Letter, Signed, 1878, from Rome, written while Manning was in conclave to elect Pope Leo XIII. This is a somewhat intriguing note in French to a nobleman. In it he thanks the correspondent for a pamphlet on the Holy See and King of Italy. Bears a full, uncommon, signature of Manning. The letter is in beautiful condition. This is an ideal pair of items from a much-beloved British prelate. $195 (Payment Options) SCHULLER, Dr. Robert H. - Self-Esteem: The New Reformation. Book Description: Word Books, Waco, Texas, 1982. Brown Boards. Book Condition: Nearly Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Nearly Fine. First Edition. Octavo. Signed by Dr. Schuller on front free endpaper. 177pp. $ 50 CUSHING, Richard J. Cardinal – (1895-1970) Longtime Catholic archbishop of Boston; confidant to the Kennedy family; named a cardinal in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. A crusty, salt-of-the-earth churchman whose charisma help to broaden the popularity of the American Catholic Church in the second half of the 20th Century. Stalwart fundraiser; founder of a missionary order of priests. Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, Boston 1948. Lengthy letter on fundraising affairs. Very boldly signed along with a post-script in his handwriting. Professionally matted in a plum-color velvet board along with a 8”x10” black and white litho print photo of Cushing being named a cardinal by “good Pope John.” Overall measure 19”x15”. $85 (Payment Options) CUSHING, Richard Cardinal – A magnificent black and white, matte-finish, studio portrait of Cardinal Cushing with a beautiful dedication and signature on the lower mount. This is the finest such professional portrait we have seen of the popular Boston prelate. Would be a highlight to any American cardinal collection. $150 (Payment Options)
Physician, missionary, author, organist-composer, humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize winner. Founded a hospital in Lambarene, French Equatorial Africa. Contemporaneously-referred to as the “Mother Teresa of Africa” in the mid 20th Century. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, Lambarene, Gabon. Penned in French and dated December 23, 1951 on a 7”x5.5” note card to which the Schweitzer has penned his full address address. This charming note was written in response to a request for his autograph. A twelve-line handwritten letter to Andre Gualberto Perez of Buenos Aires, Argentina. In his day, Perez was considered one of the foremost autograph collectors in Argentina. Schweitzer acknowledges Perez’s letter of November and apologizes for the delay due to commitments in Europe and at the clinic in Gabon. Sends him best wishes for the New Year. Professionally double-matted and framed along with a handsome black and white, litho print portrait of Dr. Schweitzer as well as a postal first day commemorative cover, 1975, noting the centennial of Schweitzer’s birth. Handsomely matted in a rich nut-brown, leather-motif board, museum conservation glass, and a high-end, dark wood frame which is evocative of dark bamboo. Magnificent. The perfect gift for a physician, minister of music or pastor. $1,200 (Payment Options)
SPELLMAN, Francis J. Cardinal - Longtime archbishop of New York; popularly hailed as "the American pope" for the influence he wielded over the American church, coupled with his long friendship with Pius XII. Typewritten letter signed, one page, 1960. Reads: In answer to your letter of September 11th, I wish to say that His Holiness, the Pope, rarely gives autographs for reasons which I am sure you can understand." Professionally matted in rich red suede board along with a 5&7" black and white litho print portrait of the cardinal extending his episcopal ring to a young boy. $ 135
"It is not the cardinal who enobles the man; it is the man who enobles the cardinal."
GIBBONS, James Cardinal - Second American cardinal; archbishop of Baltimore; celebrated patriot and author. Striking and are 8"x9.5" glossy sepia-tone Bachrach photograph, 1917, this being a 1919 reprint with the Bachrach stamp on the reverse. Some minor surface dings and a subtle corner bent but, given its age, a truly fine photograph of one of the most beloved of American cardnals. Certainly one of the nicest such photographs of Gibbons we have ever offered. $ 95
TUTU, Desmond (1931- ) Anglican archbishop emeritus of South Africa; Nobel Peace Prize winner; winner of the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism; author; opponent of apartheid. Tutu was the first black Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, Province of Southern Africa. Archbishop Tutu was generally credited with coining the term Rainbow Nation as a metaphor for post-apartheid South Africa after 1994 under African National Congress rule. The expression has since entered mainstream consciousness to describe South Africa's ethnic diversity. Tutu is widely regarded as "South Africa's moral conscience. Signed color photographic reprint. Measure 8”x10” glossy closeup, hands clasped, with a somewhat mischievous sparkle in his eyes. Signed “God bless you, Desmond, September 03.” Original photograph taken by Deborah Feingold and used as the cover art for “God Has A Dream” (Doubleday, 2004). Fine condition. $ 145
As of 9-15-2007...we have for sale autographs of numerous other cardinals of the church. A few include: William Cardinal McGann, South Africa; Leon-Etienne Cardinal Duval, Algeria; Valerian Cardinal Gracias, Bombay; John Cardinal Cody, Chicago; Luigi Cardinal Poggi, Emeritus Archivist, Vatican Secret Archives; Stanislaw Cardinal Dziwisz, Krakow (and former, longtime, personal secretary to John Paul II). We are continuously adding new inventory. Please inquire if you do not find something listed herein. OTHER EPHEMERA (02/2008) We recently acquired original vintage newswire photographs of William Cardinal O'Connell, John Cardinal Glennon and Edward Cardinal Mooney. Please inquire. TERMS USED
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PAUL V (1552-1621) (Born Camillo Borghese) 
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