{"product_id":"at-the-sign-of-the-reine-pedauque-by-anatole-france-the-definitive-edition-hc","title":"At the Sign of the Reine Pedauque by Anatole France | The Definitive Edition 1922","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAt the Sign of the Reine Pedauque by Anatole France, published by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1922. The Definitive Edition. Condition is good to very good. Please see photos for full details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition notes: there is more wear than usual to the page edges and a mark on one page, noted for transparency. Otherwise the book is in very good condition throughout. Particularly noteworthy are the illustrations and decorative artwork, which appear on the cover, inside cover, title page, and as chapter headings throughout the book, making this a visually stunning copy and one of the more beautifully produced volumes in any collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the Sign of the Reine Pedauque is one of Anatole France's most celebrated novels, first published in French in 1893 as L'Ôtisserie de la Reine Pédauque, and widely regarded as one of his finest achievements. Set in 18th century France, it is a richly atmospheric tale of philosophy, occultism, love, and satire, told through the eyes of a young man caught between the worlds of reason and superstition. It was among the early works that demonstrated France's characteristic blend of irony, skepticism, and profound humanity that would earn him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921, just one year before this very edition was published, making this a Definitive Edition issued at the absolute peak of France's worldwide fame and reputation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Definitive Edition designation is significant, indicating this was prepared as the authoritative text of the novel rather than a general reprint, and the lavish illustrative treatment of the volume reflects the prestige with which Dodd, Mead and Company approached the publication of a freshly crowned Nobel laureate's work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDodd, Mead and Company was one of the great pioneer publishing houses of the United States, founded in New York City in 1839 and operating for over 150 years. By the turn of the century it had become one of the largest and most respected publishing companies in America, with Frank Dodd regularly traveling to Europe to acquire the works of the finest writers of the day, including Anthony Trollope, G. K. Chesterton, Joseph Conrad, Tolstoy, and H. G. Wells. In 1922, the very year this book was published, Dodd, Mead also acquired the American rights to Agatha Christie's work, making 1922 one of the most significant years in the company's illustrious publishing history. The firm was known not only as a publisher but as a dealer and leading authority in rare books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful addition for collectors of Nobel Prize winning literature, Anatole France editions, early 20th century illustrated books, or Dodd, Mead and Company imprints. The combination of the Definitive Edition designation, the Nobel Prize context, the beautiful illustrative artwork, and the prestigious publisher makes this one of the more compelling listings in this collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67738229899629,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4645\/8477\/files\/IMG_1144.HEIC-Edited.png?v=1792506893","url":"https:\/\/wickandfolio.com\/products\/at-the-sign-of-the-reine-pedauque-by-anatole-france-the-definitive-edition-hc","provider":"Wick \u0026 Folio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}