Collectible Store is proud to present, Benjamin McLane Spock (May 2, 1903 March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care, published in 1946, is one of the best-sellers of all time. Throughout its first 52 years, Baby and Child Care was the second-best-selling book, next to the Bible. Its message to mothers is that "you know more than you think you do." Spock was the first pediatrician to study psychoanalysis to try to understand children's needs and family dynamics. His ideas about childcare influenced several generations of parents to be more flexible and affectionate with their children. The piece is a 8x10 placed in a 10x12 vertical solid black wooden frame with 1 inch in depth with glass. Tru Vue Conservation Grade 99% UV Protection glass was used on this fine piece to protect the autograph and photo. There is one 2x2 photo color photo and one 2x2 black and white photo of Benjamin Spock and a cut card signature is hand signed in black ink by Benjamin Spock and is centered on a black mat with gold borders on the frame. A golden name plate is centered below the signature card on the bottom part of the mat with the engraving in black letters Benjamin Spock - Pediatrician & Author "His book "Baby and Child Care" is one of the Best-Sellers of all Time. The Certificate of Authentication (COA) from JG Autograph is enclosed in an envelope and attached to a white mat on the back of the frame. The frame includes a vertical frame holder attached to the back. The piece weighs 2 pounds.