Summary
Map of Melbourne and suburbs printed specially for Olympic games spectators and participants, 1956. The map and a booklet titled 'Melbourne A City of Unrivalled Loveliness' were set into the back cover of an official invitation booklet sent to International Committee members.
Physical Description
Folded map with black and white image taken from the southern bank of Yarra River, looking towards the Forum Theatre.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from New Century Antiquarian Books, Dec 2013
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Organiser of Event
1956 Melbourne Olympic Games Committee, Victoria, Australia, 1956
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Inscriptions
Front: 'MELBOURNE AND SUBURBS / VICTORIA AUSTRALIA' Extensive text within.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions - Folded
125 mm (Width), 204 mm (Height)
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Overall Dimensions - Open
487 mm (Width), 382 mm (Height)
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