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Syracuse , Just's Food Co. c1903. Paperback. A very scarce, early twentieth-century baby book, illustrated by Golden Age book illustrator, Jessie Wilcox Smith. An early edition of this illustrated baby book. A very scarce and little-known work by prolific Golden Age American book illustrator, Jessie Wilcox Smith. Known for her contributions to books and magazines, she is perhaps best remembered for her illustrations of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Bound in a simple stitch binding and the original publisher's decorative, soft paper wraps. With three full-page engravings and further decorative borders and vignettes. Undated, with the date approximated by the child's birth date. A charming baby book, this could be purchased from family physicians, or by sending twenty-five cents to the Just's Food Company. Filled in by hand in ink, this copy records the growth of Paul Wilson Haruntun, born on 1st January, 1903. He was delivered by his own father and, among other sweet records, his first step is noted as March 27th, 1904. Enclosed is a loosely inserted letter from the child's grandfather greeting the, 'Dear Little Stranger', dated 11th January 1903. Bound in a simple stitch binding and the original publisher's decorative, soft paper wraps. Externally, very smart. Only very minor handling marks to rear wrap and a small damp stain to the front wrap. Minor edgewear to fold and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Jessie Wilcox Smith. Very Good Indeed .