The Constitution of the State of Kuwait

A significant piece of Kuwaiti history, and symbol of the modern Kuwaiti state, "Issued at the Siif Palace on the 14th of Jumada al-Thani, 1382, corresponding to the 11th of November, 1962" (p35). Original green leatherette gilt-titled with State of Kuwait emblem to the front 18x25cm. Printed by the Kuwait Government Press. 35, (1)pp English text including b/w frontis photo portrait of the Amir. Covers fine, interiors fine except for 5 round Kuwaiti stickers applied to the blank ffep possibly relating to its tourism industry. In June 1961, upon achieving independence and in the face of the Iraqi threat, the Amir announced he would establish a Constitution. In July Kuwait was admitted to the Arab League, which sent troops to replace the outgoing British presence. In December, elections were held for a Constituent Assembly, which drafted the Constitution. The Amir signed this into law on 11 November 1962. Elections to the first National Assembly followed on 23 Jan 1963, and on 14 May Kuwait was admitted to the UN (previous efforts in 1962 had been vetoed by the USSR). The Iraqi threat receded with Qassim's death in Feb, and on 4 October Iraq formally recognised Kuwait. With 183 Articles arranged in 5 Parts, this covers the State and System of Government; Fundamental Constituents of the Kuwaiti Society; Public Rights and Duties; Powers (general provisions, Head of State, Legislative, Executive, Judicial); and General and Transitional Provisions.…