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The Elusive Signature of
F(ather) M. Louis (Thomas Merton)
MERTON, Thomas (1915-1968). American poet and religious writer. Became a Roman Catholic and entered the Trappist Monastery in Kentucky during 1941. He later became a priest and is known a Father M. Louis. Religious photo card, appx. 3”x5”, portrait of a religious statue with a heart hanging from its chest along with a printed prayer below. In ink, on the verso, Merton has signed with the very RARE sentiment and form of his signature: “In Jesus, F. M. Louis”. Top corner of the card has a tear which has been repaired and not near Merton’s sentiment and signature. Possibly one of a kind..........................$1,400.00
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