The Basket of Flowers 1846 Christoph von Schmid & Bedell Antiquarian HC Good

Benjamin Perkins & Co., 1846. Antiquarian cloth bound hardcover of The Basket of Flowers, or, Piety and Truth Triumphant by Christoph von Schmid & Gregory Bedell.

Illustrated with a black and white frontispiece and 2 in text black and white illustrations.

A popular 19th century morality tale originally published in German.

The story of Mary, a young girl taught the principles of Christian virtue by her father through the metaphor of their garden. When she is falsely accused of stealing a diamond ring and forced into exile, her steadfast faith and honesty eventually lead to her vindication.

Good condition. Light liquid stains to the end papers, and approximately first 30 pages. Spotting and foxing to the pages. Solid antiquarian book with wear.