OLYMPIC GAMES. The Melbourne Invitation Committee extends a Most Cordial Invitation to the Esteemed International Olympic Committee to Celebrate the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956. [N.p. but Melbourne: n.d. but circa 1948.] Folio (346 x 270mm.) 3 facsimile letters, numerous illustrations, 4 folding plates (3 coloured) of proposed arenas bound at rear. (Occasional minor soiling.) Original suede, the upper cover with mounted enamelled coat of arms of Melbourne (light soiling). - And a compliments note and a translation pamphlet, both loosely inserted.