Mao Zedong's rare handwritten notes prove highly coveted

Cairo – 15 July 2017: Rare, one of a kind notes handwritten by Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong have been sold for more than 10 times the worth originally projected for them, showing how highly esteemed the infamous Chairman's writings were.

Born on the 26th of December, 1893, Mao had humble origins from a poor family, before training as a teacher and moving to Beijing, where studying the books at the University Library would introduce him to Marxism, sending him and the country of China down the path of communism.

Founding the People's Republic of China in 1949, Mao's misguided attempts at transforming Chinese society resulted in more harm than good, with his 'Great Leap Forward' plan in 1958 resulting in mass starvation and the deaths of millions.

Despite this, relics from his time as ruler are highly coveted throughout Asia.

As a result of his failing health and weakening eyesight, Mao required aid of a literary expert to read to him. Dr Liu, a scholar, answered his need, and it was her suggestion that he write down his thoughts that lead to the existence of this collection of notes.

The content of the notes deal with Mao's lifelong interest in Chinese literature, which served as part of the deep appreciation he felt for his homeland. The notes were written in 1975, a year before Mao's death.

According to BBC news, the notes were sold for £704,750 ($910,000) at Sotheby, London.