The Pope and His Vatican: An ABC News Special.
New York: ABC News, 1983. Paperback. 4to. Stiff color pictorial wrappers, cord-tied. (6pp). Color illustration. Item #7797
Elaborate promotional booklet for this "day in the life" type television documentary that follows Pope John Paul II throughout the course of a typical day. Interesting -- and bearing choice autograph addition: Tipped at bottom of interior heavy translucent overlay (bearing gilt seal of John Paul II) is a heavy stock 5" X 2" card signed large and bold by Giuseppe Casoria, who dates at 31 December 1988 at upper right. Fine. Casorio (1908-2001), high-level Vatican administrator and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Prefect of the Congregation for Sacraments and Divine Worship (1981-84). Tipped to facing leaf (inside front wrapper) is Casario's blank 6" X 4" heavy stock correspondence card with his multi-color seal at upper left. Very good. Single vertical fold. Laid in is this cardinal's original signature transmittal envelope.
Price: $55.00