Melbourne Cup Souvenir Book 1968-The Cup-126 Years Start Price AUD 125.00 Current Price AUD 125.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Brisbane, Queensland See more about 'Melbourne Cup Souvenir Book 1968-The Cup-126 Years ' Description Melbourne Cup Souvenir Publication.  The title of the publication is The Cup-126 Years.  It was published in 1968 as a souvenir publication for the 1968 Melbourne Cup Carnival which was attended by Prince Charles and Princess Dianna.  There is a double page spread featuring Prince Charles and Princess Dianna at the Melbourne Cup and also presenting the winning trophy to Lloyd Williams-see photo number 2.  They are also pictured with John Elliott the then Chairman of Carlton United Breweries.  There are also colour photos of the Fashions on the Field featuring Leanne Edelston, Susan and Robert Sangster, Prue Acton-see photo number 3.  Other photos and stories feature Roy Higgins and Bart Cummings-see photo number 4 and vetran race caller Joe Brown.  Pages 151, 152 and 153 of the publication feature paintings of Flemington in 1887-1888 by Carl Kahler the Melbourne Society artist of the 1880's.  Kahler's paintings are in intricate detail and also have a legend of the persons depicted in the paintings-see photograph number 5.    The publication is 160 pages and in excellent condition.  It is 270mm x 210mm x 10mm in size. Place a Bid!