A red silk handkerchief monogrammed in white 'P L XIII', belonging to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903), attached with a cotton thread sealed with sealing wax to the calling card of Cavalier Pio Centra, chamberlain to His Holiness and Pontifical Mace-bearer, and handwritten by him «Settembre 1903 / Il [...] certifica che questo fazzoletto (al verso) fù usato da Sua Santi- /tà Leone XIII / S. M.»( 'September 1903 / I [...] certify that this handkerchief (on the reverse) was used by His Holiness Leo XIII / S. M.'"

Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 350