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Nelson Mandela signed Madiba book real?

Hi I'm new here and just recently acquired a book from ebay possibly with Nelson Mandela's signature in it signed with felt tip marker. It's called Madiba: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela A Celebration. It's a look through of his life and the inscription inside says it was presented during a De Beers golf tournament in 1999 to support his Children's fund. However I couldn't find much about this book or the event online. I also read here that ebay and abebooks has sold forged books before. I was wondering if any of you could help me authenticate this or who I should go to. I'm willing to spend some on appraising it. Just don't know where to start. Let me know if i need more pics or info.

Thanks for your time!

kenistod

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 19, 2018 at 3:31pm

I don't see a sig pic at abebooks?

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 19, 2018 at 3:30pm

Abe books is fine but it is a group of independent sellers. Those sellers can make mistakes and their signed books need to be verified just like anyone else's.

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Permalink Reply by keni on August 19, 2018 at 3:32pm

Good to know. Thanks for the feedback Joe!

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 19, 2018 at 3:34pm

+1.

Permalink Reply by goodcat on August 19, 2018 at 3:37pm

Permalink Reply by James on August 19, 2018 at 4:25pm

Yes, I’ve seen several fake Madonnas on Abebooks.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 19, 2018 at 3:30pm

That book source has some great deals, and also some incredibly overpriced material! I have been looking for years at my areas of interest.

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Permalink Reply by keni on August 19, 2018 at 3:42pm

Eric there is NO image on abebooks. Do you think I should contact the seller and try to get a pic?

Permalink Reply by James on August 19, 2018 at 4:26pm

True. I’ve gotten a few really good deals on Abebooks.

Permalink Reply by keni on August 19, 2018 at 3:35pm

OK I understand now GC. I did make the mistake of buying a sig w/o a COA. I think I'll stick with COA ones or at least a dated autograph if I get a Mandela one.

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Permalink Reply by J.Seah on August 19, 2018 at 3:46pm

PM me. My book is for sale if you are looking for one. F

Permalink Reply by James on August 19, 2018 at 4:24pm

No, you don’t have to relist it yourself on eBay. You just file a claim and eBay will review it. I don’t think you’d have any problem getting your money back.