From Abebooks...

I stand somewhat corrected - I would not pay that for a signature, but one
is born every minute...

Of course, they also list FIRST MAN IN ROMe by Colleen McCullough for $2000
and if anyoen wants several of those, I have 'em... Half price!

Willow


2.
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
Bookseller: Nathan Webster - bookseller
(Stratham, NH, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 2399.00
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Book Description: Easton Press, Norwalk, Ct, 2000. Full-Leather. Book
Condition: As New. No Jacket. Limited. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This is
the Signed Easton Press Collector's edition of Nelson Mandela's
autobiography, 'Long Walk to Freedom.' Mandela, the former president of
South Africa, is one of the towering figures of our time, and copies of this
signed edition are exceedingly rare. This book is bound in leather, and is
Still Sealed in the publisher's shrinkwrap, and is in As New condition. It
will come with the Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity and short notes
about the book. Mandela is currently involved in litigation regarding the
authenticity of some artwork presented as signed by him, and his authograph
is commonly forged. An Easton edition guarantees the signature is 100
percent authentic, which is even more important when dealing with a
legendary figure in world history like Mandela. Signed by Author. Private
Press. Bookseller Inventory # 000043

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3.
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
Bookseller: Nathan Webster - bookseller
(Stratham, NH, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 4500.00
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Book Description: Easton Press, Norwalk, Ct, 2000. Full-Leather. Book
Condition: As New. No Jacket. Limited. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This is
the Signed Easton Press Collector's edition of Nelson Mandela's
autobiography, 'Long Walk to Freedom.' Very notably, it has been HAND-DATED
by Mandela on the signature page, an amazing rarity for any Easton edition,
especially one as signifcant as this. It is dated '9-15-2000' in Mandela's
hand, which predates the date on the COA. It is likely that he started out
dating the signature pages until an assisitant told him he wasn't expected
to. Mandela, the former president of South Africa, is one of the towering
figures of our time, and copies of this signed edition are exceedingly rare,
much less one specifically dated. This book is bound in leather and is in
fine condtion, with no flaws to the binding or the gilt page edges. It will
come with the Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity and short notes about
the book. An Easton edition guarantees the signature is 100 percent
authentic, which is even more important when dealing with a legendary figure
in world history like Mandela. Signed by Author. Private Press. Bookseller
Inventory # 000047

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4.
Long Walk to Freedom
Mandela, Nelson
Bookseller: FLATSIGNED BOOKS
(Nashville, TN, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 4889.00
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Book Description: Easton Press, 2001. FLATSIGNED by Nelson Mandela Limited
EDITION. First PRINT FINE condition Book with FINE condition Dustjacket
of -- Long Walk to Freedom -- STILL SEALED in Shrink-Wrap! Published by:
Easton Press, 2001. Bookseller Inventory # 3494

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5.

Long Walk To Freedom
Mandela Nelson
Bookseller: www.rareandsigned.com
(LEEDS, WY, United Kingdom) Price: US$ 5015.80
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Book Description: Easton Press, USA. Full-Leather. Book Condition: As New.
Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This is
an incredibly rare special edition leatherbound collectors edition of the
autobiography "Long Walk To Freedom". Hand signed by Mr Mandela on the main
title page. This edition is still sealed as issued by the publishers, with
all documentation contained within. Includes original Mandela signed COA and
certificates. Issued as a very low print. Presented in heavy green leather
with embossed spine. 22kt gold leaf inlay to leather binding and endpages.
This is a world class binding and only available via mail order for a very
short time. One of the most famous political and humanitarian figures in the
world. This edition is very heavy and contains many full colour and black /
white photographs and maps / illustrations. Pristine condition and still
sealed as new. This book is highly collectable and a surefired investment.
Clean pages, tight binding, no defects at all with full 100% authenticity.
Signed by Author. Private Press. Bookseller Inventory # 000032

123.

SIGNED** RONALD REAGAN : An American Life (ISBN: 0671691988)
Reagan, Ronald
Bookseller: ODDS & ENDS BOOKS
(Northridge, CA, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 1500.00
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Book Description: Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1990.
Hardcover. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition.
1ST PRINTING STATED (13579108642) number row, harback book FINE like new
rm/dustjacket FINE new in brodart cover, BOOK is SIGNED by the 40th
president of the united states "with best wishes" RONALD REAGAN (a great
piece of history). Signed by Author(s). Bookseller Inventory # 40THUSA

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124.
Where's the Rest of Me? The Ronald Reagan Story
Reagan, Ronald, with Richard G. Hubler
Bookseller: Time Tested Books
(Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 1750.00
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Book Description: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1965. Hard Cover. Book
Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A
very nice copy of Ronald Reagan's autobiography. It is signed by Reagan on
the front flyleaf and "honey" on the dedication page is scratched out for a
handwritten "Nancy." Book has minor shelf wear and gift inscription on back
of front flyleaf. DJ has minor edge wear. Time Tested Books has been located
in the same place and owned by the same people for over 20 years. We have an
excellent rep. We also have tens of thousands of titles in stock and are an
open shop, so when in the Sacramento area, stop in. Signed by Author.
Bookseller Inventory # 004095

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125.
Framed Matted B/W Photograph of President Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter,
Gerald R. Ford, Richard Nixon Inside White House Standing in Office By Flag,
SIGNED By All 4 on Individual Cards Mounted Beneath Foto, Marvelous
Historical Piece
Signed In Bold Black Ink by President Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald R.
Ford, Richard Nixon on Individual Cards
Bookseller: Bluff Park Rare Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 1950.00
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Book Description: Unbound. No Jacket. Unbound. No Jacket. Signed by Author.
12 X 18 inches Black Framed, Photograph of Presidents Has minor Fade at top
probably exposure artificial Light causing Gold Features to Faces VG- ,
Signatures are all in FINE Condition NICE & BRIGHT & CLEAR, All SIGNATURES
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. Signed by Author. Bookseller Inventory # 4549

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126.
Ronald Reagan: An American Life (ISBN: 0671691988)
Reagan, Ronald
Bookseller: Timothy R. Hill, Bookseller
(Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 3000.00
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Book Description: Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1990,
1990. FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING. SIGNED ON PRESIDENTIAL BOOKPLATE. Fine
in Fine dust jacket with one tiny crinkle to the bottom of back cover.
Original price tag from Reagan Library covers rear bar code. Bookseller
Inventory # 88

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"Jon Meyers" wrote in message
...
Allison Turner- wrote:
bookstore stated:
Willow Arune wrote...

As an investment, even buying pristine second-hand copies at a
75%discount
on new - provided you could find them - it's doubtful if they'd work
out
very profitable in the long run...

Spoken like a true novice. I laughed all the way to the bank after I
paid
$79 apiece for a bunch of Easton Press editions signed by Mandela and
Reagan
and then sold them for thousands apiece. The Easton Press put my son
through Harvard.


Well, perhaps it was the signatures, rather than the
books themselves.


Exactly: Guaranteed specimens of the signatures of world leaders. I
would guess that the Mandela is genuine & a particularly tough find, but
the Reagan is probably an AutoPen sig.


--Jon Meyers