Description
The first edition of Mandela: The Authorized Portrait, with a foreword signed by President Bill Clinton.
Quarto, 355pp, [1]. Black hardcover, title stamped in blind on front cover. Publication statement on copyright page, noting that this edition followed the English edition, published by PQ Blackwell Limited of New Zealand. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs. Bumped lower heel of spine, solid text block, internally clean. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $50.00 retail price on front flap, light shelf wear to covers, a bright, near fine example.
This copy is signed by President Bill Clinton on his contribution to the foreword. The only known example signed by President Clinton.
This work includes a foreword by former President Bill Clinton and an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The text was edited by Mac Maharaj and Ahmad Kathrada.
