Summary

Cloth bound souvenir booklet presented to International Committee Members by the Melbourne Invitation Committee of the XVI Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956. The booklet includes a copy of the formal invitation, a list of Melbourne Committee members, and further information about Melbourne as a venue and its sporting venues. Two souvenir booklets - 'Melbourne A City of Unrivalled Loveliness' and 'Melbourne and Suburbs' - are included in a pocket inside the back cover.

Physical Description

Blue cloth bound publication with embossed border and gold title plate depicting the discus thrower. Orange end papers decorated with illustrations of various Olympic sports. Extensive text and black and white photographs within.

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