Proposed New Constitution for Palestine. Presented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to Parliament by Command of His Majesty

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Lot 168

(ISRAEL / PALESTINE).

Proposed New Constitution for Palestine. Presented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to Parliament by Command of His Majesty

Seal of British Crown. Cmd. 5119. pp. 8. Lightly stained. Self-wrappers. 8vo.

London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office 1936

Est: $100 - $150

PRICE REALIZED $175

In a bid to grant limited self-government to the colonials, it was proposed that the British High Commissioner preside over a Legislative Council consisting of twelve elected officials: Eight Moslems, three Jews and one Christian.