XIX 284 pages, index, illustrated, chronological list of speeches. Prologue by Dr. Patrick McCaughey, epilogue by Dr. Gerard Vaughan The front of the jacket is creased at the tail, and there is a series of gift inscriptions on the front end paper and front paste down. One inscription on the front end paper is visible on its verso. The inscriptions initially looked as though they were part of the book. Apart from these two faults, the book appears unread. "Sir Andrew Sheppard Grimwade, CBE (26 November 1930 - 30 January 2023) was an Australian chemical engineer, scientist, philanthropist, businessman and cattle breeder. He was best known for his service for 15 years as honorary President of the National Gallery of Victoria, and 15 years honorary President of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. " (wikipedia)