DESCRIPTION: The Book of the Child. With Facsimiles of Drawings in Colour by Jessie Willcox Smith and Elizabeth Shippen Green. And with Stories and Verses Written for the Pictures by Mabel Humphrey. Printed in New York City by Frederick A. Stokes Company. 1st edition marked "Published in October, 1903" on bottom of title page. This scarce 1st edition combines the artistic talents of notable female illustrators Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) and Elizabeth Shippen Green (1871-1954), who were close friends and both extensively illustrated children's books and magazines. CONDITION: Rubbing to boards, predominately along edges and corners. Text block is cleanly split from boards and spine, with the text block itself remaining bound together well. Small tear to bottom of title page near spine. Illustrations remain clean and nicely preserved. General toning and light foxing as expected with age. Please reference photographs and ask any questions prior to bidding. An opportunity for restoration and preservation. AJ. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.