The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Vintage Hardcover Book with DJ

Key Details:

• Title: The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956

• Publisher: Colorgravure Publications, Melbourne

• Year of Publication: 1956

• Edition: Presumed First Edition

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• Language: English

• Genre: Sports / Olympics / Australian History

• Notable Features: Richly illustrated, includes photographs and details from the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympic Games

Mini Story or Hook:

A landmark event in Australian sporting history, the 1956 Melbourne Olympics marked the first Games held in the Southern Hemisphere. This beautifully illustrated official record captures iconic moments, including H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh at the opening ceremony. A must-have for Olympic historians, sports fans, and collectors of Australiana.

Condition:

Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage hardcover in presentable collectible condition:

• Dust jacket has moderate edge wear, scuffing, and a small tear at the top but remains striking in presentation

• Cover boards clean beneath jacket

• Binding remains strong; some age toning and minor foxing as expected for age

• Gift inscription on title page: “To Dear Harold, Love from Mum & Dad, Nov 1956”

• No loose or missing pages

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