A little bit of history - sold for nearly $1 million

[Randy W]

Chairman Mao letter to Clement Attlee fetches £605,000

 

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In the letter, Mao asks Attlee for "practical assistance" in battling Japanese troops who had invaded China.

Auctioneers Sotheby's said the historical letter was an "exceptionally rare" example of Mao's signature.

 

The lot far exceeded its £100,000-150,000 estimate and was bought by a Chinese private collector.