Rare inauguration cover, 7.5 x 4, with a cachet honoring the presidential commencement of Mandela on May 10, 1994, signed in black ink as president, “N. Mandela, 23.8.95.” Also signed in black ink by Frederik de Klerk, Mandela’s predecessor as President of South Africa, with whom he shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993; and by Thabo Mbeki, Mandela’s successor. Housed in a leather display case with an accompanying inauguration information sheet. In very fine condition. A truly rare and desirable gathering of South African leaders, the only single piece we have offered signed by all three.
F. W. De Klerk was Mandela’s predecessor as President of South Africa, serving from 1989 to 1994. Mbeki would be Mandela’s successor and served two terms as President of S. Africa from June 1999-Sept. 2008. DeKLerk and Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. We know of no other document combining these three historic signatures.
Previously sold in RR Auctions May 2013 auction for $1,986.
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