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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Hughes (Philip)

A HISTORY OF THE CHURCH (Nelson Mandela’s copy from Robben Island)

Published: Shhed & Ward, London, 1979

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Volume 3. The Revolt Against the Church: Aquinas to Luther.

558 page, paperback, tape stains on the endpapers. London 1979

Signed on the half title page by Mr Mandela and dated 18.2.82.

Mr Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island from May 1964 to April 1982 when he was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison.

This book is from a small collection of books given to Priscilla Jana, by Mr Mandela upon his release from prison in 1990.

Priscilla Jana, well-known human rights lawyer, represented Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, Archbishop Tutu and others. She was elected to Parliament in 2004 and served as Deputy Chair of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Affairs and was a member of the Law Commission on Security Legislation. She was appointed South African Ambassador to the Netherlands in 2001 and to Ireland in 2005.

  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (215 x 135 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
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