Stuart Scougall; Franz Holford — Consider the Lilies

Sydney, Ure Smith, 1953. First edition. Vellum. A very scarce copy of this signed, limited edition work of this ode to nature, with six original wood engravings by Eva Sandor. A very scarce limited edition of two hundred copies, signed by the authors and illustrator to the colophon. This copy is number 58.With an additional presentation inscription by Franz Holdford to the front free endpaper, dated 1954.In the original full vellum binding, with floral decorations stamped in gilt to the front and rear boards.With six wood engravings by Eva Sandor, five of which are full-page. Collated, complete. A beautiful collection of prose on the growth, life and our own relationships with nature. Written to emulate a walk-through of the gardens and estates described. Written by orthopaedic surgeon and art collector Stuart Scougall; and pianist, composer and poet Franz Holford, founder and editor of 'The Canon: Australian Journal of Music&apos.  In the original full vellum binding, with floral decorations stamped in gilt to the front and rear boards. Externally, excellent, with minimal shelf wear and handling marks. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Author's presentation inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Eva Sandor. Very Good Indeed .