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​Major Cold War historical rarity! True First English Edition (1966) of Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung (commonly known as "The Little Red Book"). Published in Peking (Beijing) by Foreign Languages Press. ​First Edition Details: Stamped "First Edition 1966" / "Printed in the People's Republic of China". Features the portrait frontispiece of Mao, Lin Biao's calligraphic endorsement page, "Workers of all countries, unite!" page, and bright red vinyl/plastic covers with blind-stamped text and gold star. ​Fascinating Cold War Provenance: Includes a typed/stamped note pasted inside stating: "This book was printed in Peking, China and was purchased at a propaganda store, owned by the Red Chinese Government, in Hong Kong on April 6, 1968. This book lies at the root of America's grave problems in Asia." ​Condition: Exceptional condition with crisp vinyl, strong spine, attached red ribbon bookmark, and clean pages!