國務院藏本：2000年首版《義和團運動》特藏本——內附出版社總裁致美國助理國務卿史丹利·羅思的贈書公函

【外交幕後文獻】2000年首版《義和團運動》特藏本：內附出版社總裁致美國助理國務卿極珍罕贈書公函 —— 史大偉舊藏

The State Department Copy: The Boxer Rebellion (2000 First Ed.) —— Accompanied by Publisher’s Presentation Letter to Assistant Secretary of State Stanley Roth

這本由戴安娜·普雷斯頓撰寫的《義和團運動》（2000年首版），因其內部夾帶的一封珍貴歷史信件，成為了不可多得的外交文獻藏品。

• 歷史的見證：信件由 Walker & Company 出版社總裁 George L. Gibson 於2000年6月7日親筆簽署，寄送給時任美國東亞和太平洋事務助理國務卿 Stanley Roth。信中明確提到，此書是在前駐華外交官、亞洲協會主席 Nicholas Platt 的極力推薦下，在義和團圍攻北京使館100週年紀念日到來前夕，特製並贈予國務院核心決策層的早期樣書。

• 流傳有序：本書出自前高級外交官史大偉先生的私人收藏。這封完整的公函與精緻的宣紙/布紋感信箋，不僅揭示了本書在華盛頓外交權力核心圈的流轉軌跡，更讓本書從一本歷史著作，晉升為記錄美中外交史運作的實體文物。

A spectacular "Association Copy" of Diana Preston’s definitive work The Boxer Rebellion (2000 First Edition), elevated to museum-grade status by an extraordinary piece of diplomatic ephemera preserved inside.

• The Archival Letter: Tucked inside the volume is an original, pristine letter dated June 7, 2000, printed on premium laid stationary. Signed by George L. Gibson, President of Walker & Company, it is addressed directly to Stanley Roth, the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian & Pacific Affairs.

• The Diplomatic Elite: The letter reveals that this early copy was rushed to the State Department just weeks before the official publication date, marks the 100th anniversary of the siege of the legations, under the personal recommendation of Ambassador Nicholas Platt, President of the Asia Society.

• Flawless Provenance: Hailing from the estate of senior diplomat Stephen Schlaikjer, this volume is an insider's relic. It illustrates exactly how high-level historical research was channeled through Washington's foreign policy elite, making it a compelling centerpiece for collectors of modern Chinese history and American diplomatic lore.

【規格與細節 / Specs】

• Author: Diana Preston

• Publisher: Walker & Company, New York (2000, First Edition)

• Ephemera Included: Original typed presentation letter on official publisher's letterhead, hand-signed by President George L. Gibson to Assistant Secretary of State Stanley Roth.

• Condition: Fine/Fine. Hardcover with original dust jacket in crisp, clean condition. The enclosed letter is in immaculate condition with original folds