PALESTINE - MANDATE PUBLICATIONS
Lot 370

PALESTINE - MANDATE PUBLICATIONS

Closed21 April 2016

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PALESTINE - MANDATE PUBLICATIONS

Government of Palestine Official Gazette. Jerusalem: 1923. 22 issues bound in one volume, 2° (330 x 228mm and smaller). Text in Arabic. Numerous woodcut illustrations of trademarks, numerous folding tables. (Lacking last leaf to second issue, punch holes.) Contemporary leather-backed cloth (extremities rubbed).

EARLY RUN OF THE BRITISH MANDATE'S OFFICIAL GAZETTE. The first issue of the Gazette was published on 15 July 1919 under the British military government titled as the Occupied Enemy Territory Authority (OETA). A year later, with the switch to civilian rule, it was published fortnightly by the Government of Palestine. It continued to be published up until the creation of the state of Israel, whereby it evolved into Iton Rishmi (see lot 414). Contains the laws, regulations, ordinances, official statements and notices of the government of Palestine. Khalidi & Khaddurri 1702. Sold as a periodical, not subject to return.