Vintage 1945 first edition of The Fireside Book of Christmas Stories, edited by Edward Wagenknecht and featuring illustrations by Wallace Morgan. This classic anthology, published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, is bound in a textured red cloth cover with a gold-tone bell motif on the front and spine. It serves as a comprehensive collection of holiday tales, including works by renowned authors such as Charles Dickens and Washington Irving. The volume retains its structural integrity while showing the character of a mid-century collectible, making it a wonderful addition to a seasonal library or a gift for a bibliophile.