Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela (1995 Rugby World Cup Signed Copy)

Author: Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla 
Title: Long Walk to Freedom 
Subtitle: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela 
Publisher: Macdonald Purnell 
Date: 1995 
Place: Randburg 
Dimensions:  8vo. 24cm x 16cm 

v+630pp. 1995 Rugby World Cup reprint.  Black cloth, gilt titles to spine. Half title signed and dated 25.5.1995, the day the 1995 Rugby World Cup began and hosts South Africa defeated Australia 27–18 at Newlands in Cape Town. Presentation slip of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund loosely laid in, stating that the proceeds raised by the sales of this limited, autographed edition, in celebration of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, are to be donated to the Fund. Presentation band wrapped around the dust jacket, with the South African flag and the words: Personally signed by Nelson Mandela. Price sticker (R500) to rear panel of dust jacket. 

About fine, folds of rear flap with small, 1cm tears at head and tail.