Original oversize photograph of Pope John Paul II in 1979

N.p. N.p., Circa 1979. Vintage borderless oversize photograph of Pope John Paul II surrounded by admirers during his visit to America in October, 1979.

During his visit, Paul became the first pope to visit the White House, where he was welcomed by President Jimmy Carter.

From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.

11 x 14 inches, archivally matted in an 8-ply white mat measuring 16 x 20 inches. Fine.

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