Lot Closed
May 24, 02:09 PM GMT
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Palestine
Report to the General Assembly by the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine, Geneva, Switzerland, 31st August, 1947 [with Annexes, Appendices & Maps to the Report...]. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1947
2 volumes, 8vo (244 x 156mm.), map of 'City of Jerusalem: Proposed Boundaries' at end of volume 2, 3 further folding maps (of 'Palestine: Plan on Partition with Economic Union', 'Palestine: Federal State Plan', and 'The Tours of the United Nations Special Committees of Enquiry') in stapled compartment in volume 2, original paper wrappers, wrapper of volume 1 slightly soiled and creased, staples in volume 2 compartment rusted
Volume 1 gives factual information about Palestine and elements of the conflict and the recommendations and proposals of UNSCOP. Volume 2 includes so🐻me communications of Arab governments and the United Kingdom, statements of the members of UNSCOP on the proposals submitted by the Special Committee, and maps illไustrating various proposals.
LITERATURE:
Khalidi & Khadduri, 2050
PROVENANCE:
Library of the Jewish Agency for Palestine, library stamp to upper wrapper of volume ꧅1