This beautiful hardcover edition, part of the Charles Dickens Library, is in good condition. The book itself is clean and unmarked, with no tears and minimal shelf wear. The dust jacket is unblemished, and the blue cloth boards feature bright gilt lettering on the spine. Christmas Stories: A Christmas Carol, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Chimes, and Other Tales is a beloved collection of Charles Dickens’ holiday-themed novellas and short stories, originally published between 1843 and 1848. Celebrated for their warmth, vivid characters, and social commentary, these tales champion themes of goodwill, charity, and redemption.