Leo XIII Pontifex Max. A.D. MDCCCLXXVIII

Print showing Pope Leo XIII, bust portrait, facing front, in medallion, "surrounded by an ornamental border, representing the Holy Father, dressed in his usual robes, with stole, ermine and solideo cap on his head" and the papal crown, a tiara, with crossed keys at the base of the medallion.

Entered according to Act of Congress at Washington, D.C. March 1878 by the National Bureau of Engraving, Philadelphia, 435 Chestnut St.
Library has two copies.
First copy: Includes accompanying sheet: The National Bureau of Engraving, Philadelphia, desire to secure by copy-right the following: LEO XIII. Pontifex Max. A.D. MDCCCLXXVIII. A medallion portrait, surrounded by an ornamental border, representing the Holy Father, dressed in his usual robes, with stole, ermine and solideo cap on his head. Printed in colors ; 22 x 22 inches.
Second copy: Stamped on right side: 2nd copy delivered to the Art Gallery Nov 19 1897.
Second copy: Trimmed through copyright deposit stamp in upper left corner.