A rare exhibition was opened in Beijing on Sunday to mark the 111th anniversary of the birthday of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976), by displaying more than 300of Mao's works.

The exhibition is being held at the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall in Tian'anmen Square and is sponsored by the People's Publishing House, a leading publisher of Mao's works.

The most eye-catching of the exhibits is the latest contribution by the publishing house -- a book called "Precious Collection of Calligraphic Works by Mao Zedong." The book, made of pure gold, is extraordinary valuable, and only 111 volume will be distributed.
 
(Xinhua News Agency December 27, 2004)