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RPPC real photo postcard from 1925 of an important European religious figure. The autograph is guaranteed to pass any 3rd party authentication process such as JSA or PSA. All hand signed with notations.
Georg Schmid von Grüneck
Roman Catholic bishop of Chur (1851-1932)
- Georg Schmid von Grueneck - prior to becoming a priest, he was a world famous painter and artist
The handwritten text at the bottom is written in a standard Latin ecclesiastical shorthand format common for clerical signatures and official approvals:
- + Georgius,: His name, George, prefixed with a cross symbol used exclusively by bishops.
- Eppus.: A traditional shorthand abbreviation for the Latin word Episcopus, which means Bishop.
- Curien: Short for Curiensis, meaning of Chur (the historical Diocese of Chur).
- 1875 and 1925: These dates represent important milestones. He was ordained as a priest in 1875, and 1925 marked his Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) in the priesthood, which is likely when this commemorative photo was signed.
Context of his Signature
You will often see his Latinized signature written out fully as "Georgius, Eppus Curiensis". This phrasing is widely found on the corner of Catholic holy prints, booklets, and artwork produced in the region during the early 20th century. It serves as an Imprimatur—the official endorsement from the bishop stating that the content is free of doctrinal error and formally permitted to be printed.
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