The envelope, inscribed in black brushstrokes 'To Mr Fu Yisheng and Mr Bo Yibo' by Mao, sold for 6.55 million yuan ($1.08 million) on Sunday, the China Guardian auction house said on its website.
The document contained in the envelope was not included, in compliance with government regulations against selling leaders' letters.
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