1979年(10月30-31日)的珍贵纪念品, 时任中国共产党主席兼国务院总理华国锋及时任外交部长黄华于1979年访欧期间, 飞抵英国英格兰中部东米德兰机场时, 在机场嘉宾名册上留下了签名, 而这份纪念品中的珍贵签名真䟢即来自此嘉宾名册, 两枚有签名的纸张尺寸都是140x102mm. 在这份纪念品中同时亦包括德比郡彼得希尔顿爵士及时任运输大臣范敖林男爵的签名, 他们都是受命代表英女皇及英国政府迎接中国华国锋总理及黄华外交部长两位国宾. 自1949年新中国建国以来, 这是首次有中国总理访问英国,亦是华国锋唯一的一次访问英国, 故令他们亲笔签名显得异常珍贵. 作为中国总理身份的这次1979年出访英国及欧洲, 亦是历史性的最后一次, 因此时他在国内政治地位正处于不稳定状态. 华国锋 (1921-2008) 原名苏铸, 后因革命需要而改更名为华国锋, 中国共产党及中华人民共和国前领导人, 于1976年至1980年间曾任国务院总理 并同时兼任中国共産党中央委员主席及中国共产党中央军事委员会主席, 是1949年以来史无前例地出任党, 政,军的最高领导人. 黄华 (1913-2010) 资深中国共产党员 (1936年入党), 于1976-1982年间任中国外交部长, 为人所知的是在其任内建立了与美国及日本的良好外交关系, 帮助把中国社会主义向世界推介, 他更在有关于归还香港的中英谈判中, 起着不能忽略的显著作用. 这份包含亲笔签名及照片的纪念品, 装裱在展示用的吉纸上, 在中国以外是很少可以见到及得到华国锋的亲笔签名, 今次还能一起得到黄华及另外两位英国政治家的签名, 实在是十分难得的机缘, 希望万勿错过. 保存十分完好, 上品.。 China Peoples Republic Peoples Republic Postal History Autograph of Hua GuofengThe 1979 European Tour. 1979 (30-31 October) a rare signature of Hua Guofeng, Chinese President (1976-81) and of Huang Hua, Chinese Foreign Secretary taken from the East Midland Airport visitor book over two days upon their arrival in Britain during the 1979 European tour. Each has written a bold signature on paper measuring 140 x 102mm.Also included are the signatures of Sir Peter Hilton, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire and British Minister of Transport, and Norman Fowler, M.P. both of whom received the Chinese President. The tour was Chinas first since 1949, and this trip was Huas only venture abroad, making his signature extremely scarce. The Signature of Chairman Hua also bares historical significance, dating from a difficult time in his career having launched the 1979 European tour as a last chance to validate his position in office. Hua Guofeng (1921-2008), born as Su Zhu. After a gradual rise through the Chinese political system under Mao, and after the death of Premier Zhou and Chairman Mao, Hua served as Chairman of the Communist Party of China (1976-1981) and Premier of the Peoples Republic of China (1976-1980). To this date, Hua is the only leader to have simultaneously held the offices of party leader, premier and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. As early as 1978 Hua received staunch criticism for his loyalty to Maoist policies and lack of real reform.Huang Hua (1913-2010), a senior Communist Chinese revolutionary and Foreign Minister of China (1976-1982). Best known for his role in establishing relationships with the United States and Japan, therefore aiding the introduction to the world of Chinese communism. He was also notable for negotiating with the United Kingdom over Hong Kong. The signature pages are neatly mounted on a presentation board. Examples of Huas signatures are seldom seen, this is of particular significance as it appears outside of China and alongside those of British politicians, making it an unusual and exceedingly rare group.
