Results for the Category "Rare Items" 1 - 20 of 40. |
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Benedict XVI |
Benedict XVI: A Scrutiny Ballot (Vota Scrutiny) From the 2005 Conclave A large scrutiny ballot: Vota Scrutiny. This is a list of the cardinals from the last conclave in 2005. It is basically a tally sheet used while electing a new pope. The cardinals follow along, adding a mark by the name o... read more » |
2005-2013 |
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Blessed John Paul II |
Blessed John Paul II: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1978— Conclave Electing Him These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1978--; the other sid... read more » |
1978-2005 |
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Pope John Paul I |
Albino Luciani, the Future Pope John Paul I: A Note Card on Original Letterhead Paper In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular, his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-l... read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: Two Postcards, Both Signed and Dated In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-la... read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: A Letter on Original Letterhead Paper, Dated 1959 In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-la... read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: A Notecard Written on Both Sides to His Niece In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-la... read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
Quite an interesting story is connected to this holy card and relic of Albino Luciani who became Pope John Paul I, reigning for only thirty-three days in 1978. The portion of this black cassock is a significant second class r... read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: A Young Bishop in Vittorio Veneto, Signed As Bishop The image on the photo is signed at the back with his name, Albino Luciani. read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
John Paul I: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1978 Conclave Electing Him These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1978; the other side ... read more » |
1978 |
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Pope John Paul I |
John Paul I: 1,000-Lira Coin in its Original Sleeve From His Pontificate A 1,000-lira coin in its original sleeve from the pontificate of Pope John Paul I in 1978. This is a rare piece because he was only a pope for thirty-three days. read more » |
1978 |
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Venerable Paul VI |
Paul VI: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1963 Conclave Electing Him Pope These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1963; the other side ... read more » |
1963-1978 |
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Venerable Paul VI |
Paul VI: The Last Purificator Used by the Pope, Dated August 3rd, 1978 Pope Paul VI died of a massive heart attack on the feast of the Transfiguration, August 6th, 1978. This purificator is from his last Mass. Members of his (or any) papal household would often save an item such as this purific... read more » |
1963-1978 |
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Venerable Pius XII |
Venerable Pius XII: An Agnus Dei Wax Disk From the 1950 Jubilee Year This Agnus Dei is from 1950. Father Kunst purchased it primarily because of the case it is in. It is a silver stand that says, Rome, Easter, 1950 Holy Year. Paques. The container is what makes it a particularly desira... read more » |
1939-1958 |
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Pius XI |
Pius XI: An Autographed Photo From 1927 An autographed photo of Pius XI that was signed by him directly onto the photo. This is quite unique and rare. It is dated August 4th, 1927. It is in a presentation frame. This is a title given to an autographed photo whe... read more » |
1922-1939 |
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Pius XI |
Pius XI: An Original Framed Photo of the Signing of the Lateran Treaty This is an original photo of the signing of the Lateran Treaty. It contains signatures of Benito Mussolini, signing on behalf of King Victor Emmanuel III, and Pietro Cardinal Gasparri, the Vatican Secretary of State, signing ... read more » |
1922-1939 |
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Pius XI |
Pius XI: Two Coin Sets Commemorating the Lateran Treaty Two coin sets commemorating the Lateran Treaty in their original boxes, one blue and one red. Dated 1929. There are nine coins including a 100 lira gold coin. Between 1870 and 1929, since the Vatican was not a recognized stat... read more » |
1922-1939 |
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Benedict XV |
Benedict XV: A Rosary Belonging to the Pope A card attached to this large rosary belonging to Pope Benedict XV states that it was believed to be used by the pope and was then presented to nuns in 1944. The card is old enough to be convinced of its authenticity. Popes a... read more » |
1914-1922 |
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Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta |
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta: An 8 X 10 Color Photo, Signed The artifact is a very rare format for a signature of Blessed Mother Teresa. read more » |
1910-1997 |
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Sr. Lucia of Fatima |
Sr. Lucia of Fatima: An Endorsed Check, Dated 1999 The check is framed with a holy card printed on the occasion of her fiftieth anniversary at the convent. The check was given to an extern nun (one who is able to leave the convent) and this same nun gave the holy card to Fath... read more » |
1907-2005 |
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St. Pius X |
St. Pius X: A Commemorative First Edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia Signed by Him in 1917 A signed, commemorative first edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia. It is dated 1917 and is in its original slipcase. The cover is vellum, that is, lambskin and is stamped and hand-painted. This volume is the letter C. On the... read more » |
1903-1914 |
