Official Deluxe Presentation Photo Album Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC by World Affairs Press 2000 Edition 中華人民共和國外交部辦公廳編《中華人民共和國外交部》

An exceptional, highly official deluxe hardcover photo album titled Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (中華人民共和國外交部), compiled by the General Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and published by World Affairs Press (世界知識出版社).

Bound in premium royal blue cloth with an embossed gilded PRC national emblem and dual-language gold foil lettering, this commemorative presentation volume was produced exclusively for diplomatic functions and high-level official exchanges. It features hundreds of full-color and archival black-and-white photographs documenting key moments in China's diplomatic history—from Chairman Mao Zedong signing the Sino-Soviet Treaty, Premier Zhou Enlai at the 1954 Geneva Conference, Vice-Premier Deng Xiaoping meeting US President Gerald Ford in 1975, to early 1990s foreign policy engagements.

Provenance: Direct from the personal library of Dr. Albert Keidel, a distinguished economist and former US Senior Economist for China.

2. Historical Significance & Importance

 Official Primary Diplomatic Record: Compiled directly by the MFA General Office with English translations provided by the MFA Department of Translation and Interpretation, ensuring meticulous accuracy and state-level authority.

 Rare "Presentation-Only" Publication: Unlike standard trade publications, these gold-stamped luxury clothbound albums were primarily designated for foreign diplomats, visiting dignitaries, and institutional archives, making commercial copies virtually unfindable.

 Distinguished Provenance: Provenance from Dr. Albert Keidel’s collection highlights its connection to 20th-century Sino-American economic and diplomatic research.

3. Condition Report

 Overall: Excellent / Near Fine vintage condition.

 Binding & Cover: Original deep blue cloth binding with bright, sharp gold foil embossing (PRC Emblem and title). Corners and spine edges are crisp with minimal shelf wear. Includes original red ribbon bookmark.

 Interior: Complete and flawless. High-gloss coated paper pages are pristine, crisp, and vibrant without foxing, marks, or modern marginalia.

1. 內容簡介

本冊為 中華人民共和國外交部辦公廳編纂、世界知識出版社出版 的官方高級精裝大型紀念影集《中華人民共和國外交部》。

裝幀極為考究，封面採用寶藍色高級紡織布面，正面燙金印有中華人民共和國國徽及中英文精裝標題。內頁採用重磅高光銅版紙印刷，全面收錄了新中國外交史上的里程碑式歷史珍貴影像。包括：1949年開國大典外交公告、1950年毛澤東與周恩來簽署《中蘇友好同盟互助條約》、1954年日內瓦會議、1957年毛澤東訪蘇、1975年鄧小平與美國總統福特會談、以及1980–1990年代外交部重要外事活動等。英文翻譯由外交部翻譯室親自審定。

藏家來源（Provenance）： 本書出自著名東亞/中國經濟專家、前美國財政部高級顧問 Albert Keidel 博士（Dr. Albert Keidel） 的私人高級藏書。

2. 歷史背景與重要性

 官方最高規格編纂： 由外交部辦公廳主編、外交部翻譯室權威英文翻譯，世界知識出版社出版，代表了新中國外交官方史料的最高權威性。

 非公開流通的稀缺外事贈禮： 本書為外交部對外交流、使領館贈禮及高級禮賓場合使用的精裝大冊，並未在公開市場大規模零售，市場存量極少，收藏價值極高。

 名家舊藏加持： 附帶 Albert Keidel 博士的名人舊藏背景，是研究現代中國外交史、中美關係及東亞國際政治的權威文獻。

3. 書本狀態 (Condition Report)

 整體狀態: 極佳（Near Fine / Excellent）。

 封面與裝幀: 原裝寶藍色燙金布面。國徽與中英文燙金字體清晰光亮、無磨損。書脊堅固，四角平整，附原廠紅色書籤帶。

 內頁: 完整無缺，高光銅版紙紙質極佳，色彩鮮艷，無任何折痕、劃線或現代筆跡，保存狀態近乎全新。