Original 1967 Second Edition of Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung, commonly known as Mao’s “Little Red Book.”
Published in English by Foreign Languages Press, Peking (Beijing), China, this Cultural Revolution-era edition retains its distinctive flexible red vinyl cover with blind-embossed English title and star.
The publication page clearly states “First Edition 1966 / Second Edition 1967” and “Printed in the People’s Republic of China.” This example also retains the portrait of Mao and the facsimile calligraphy by Lin Piao (Lin Biao) associated with the Second Edition. Bibliographic references for this edition describe approximately 311–312 numbered pages and the same red vinyl binding.
An authentic period example of one of the most recognizable political publications of the 20th century, suitable for collectors of Chinese history, Cultural Revolution material and political ephemera.
Details
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Author: Mao Tse-Tung (Mao Zedong)
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Title: Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung
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Common Name: The Little Red Book
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Edition: Second Edition
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Year: 1967
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First Edition: 1966
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Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
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Place of Publication: Peking (Beijing), China
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Language: English
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Binding: Flexible red vinyl cover
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Illustrations: Portrait of Mao Tse-Tung
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Additional Material: Lin Piao / Lin Biao facsimile calligraphy
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Pages: Approx. 312
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A bibliographically comparable 1967 Foreign Languages Press Second Edition is recorded at approximately 13.2 × 9.2 cm, with 311 numbered text pages plus preliminary and concluding leaves.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Original red vinyl cover shows age-related rubbing, surface wear, light marks and some waviness/deformation. Pages exhibit age toning/discoloration consistent with a book approaching 60 years old.
A previous owner’s name, “Fuad Sayegh,” is handwritten in blue ink on the front blank page. Mao portrait and Lin Biao calligraphy page are present in the photographed copy. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
Country of Origin: China
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