Historical information

This book was used as a visitors' book prior to the official opening of the Healesville Sanctuary. This first entry was 6 March 1934 and the last 18 March 1959.

Physical description

A very early Visitors' Book for Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary. Black hardcovers with gold leaf printed label. Cloth bound. End papers in marble effect.

Inscriptions & markings

Names of the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary Committee on title page. Includes signatures of Sir Colin MacKenzie and Lady Winifred MacKenzie, Julian Huxley, Keith and Elizabeth Murdoch, 1956 Olympic teams etc.