January 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, January 29th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #339:

Historic 1994 South African Ballot -- The Election Brought Nelson Mandela to Presidency and Ended Apartheid -- Fine

1994 ballot from South Africa's first free election, which ended apartheid and brought Nelson Mandela to power as President. The ballot has voting instructions in the 11 official languages of South Africa and the candidates are indicated by full-color pictures and party symbols. Security features include watermarks and microprinting. Staple marks in the left margin of the ballot reflect the fact that ballots were distributed to voting stations in stapled books. Measures 7.75'' x 12''. Fine condition.