A historic and scarce mourning cover for Nelson Mandela. "His was a spirit born free, today his spirit is soaring through the heavens. He is now forever free" - a quote from Muhammad Ali 5/12/13. The cover bears a South Africa Mandela stamp with cachet 'In Memorial 1918-2013' also Royal Mail gold definitive postmarked Mount Pleasant 5/12/13. Only 50 covers known to exist.