Mandela: The Authorized Portrait | 2006, first edition signed by Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton.

Signed first edition of this illustrated biographical portrait of Nelson Mandela, capturing the life and legacy of one of the world’s most revered figures. The only known such copy to carry both these signatures.

This magnificent volume is signed and dated by Nelson Mandela, as well as by Bill Clinton, the former U.S. president, adding further prominence to this already remarkable work. Clinton has signed it underneath his foreword and Mandela has signed to the title page and dated it. It is incredibly rare to find signed by Mandela; to have it signed by Mandela and Clinton is one of a kind.

The book is richly illustrated with 250 images, many sourced from private collections and the Nelson Mandela Foundation archive, some of which are published here for the first time. These portraits, photographs, and documents provide a detailed look into Mandela’s personal and political journey—from his early childhood in rural South Africa to his 27-year imprisonment and eventual rise to become the first black president of South Africa and a symbol of reconciliation worldwide.

The narrative is further enriched by 60 original interviews with Mandela’s family, friends, colleagues, and other influential figures. The foreword by Bill Clinton and the introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu provide additional insight into the profound impact Mandela had on global politics and human rights.

Bound in original boards and presented in a fine dust jacket, this signed edition is a rare and exceptional piece, offering an invaluable account of Mandela’s extraordinary life and contributions to peace and justice.