1958 Vatican Event Covers - Death of Pius XII

1958 Vatican Event Covers - Death of Pius XII Photo

Lot of 6 event covers, from the death of Pope Pius XII through the coronation of Pope John XXIII.

  • Death of Pius XII, October 9, 1958
  • Pius XII interred October 13, 1958
  • Interregnum (the period without a pope). Italian stamp canceled October 24, 1958 with special Mobile Post Office, Piazza di San Pietro cancellations
  • Conclave convenes, October 25, 1958
  • Election of John XXIII (white smoke from Sistine Chapel), October 28, 1958
  • Coronation of Pope John XXIII, November 4, 1958

13.50
Pius XII
Unstated
Like New
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1958
Vatican City
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Nov. 4, 1958
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