FÉNELON (François de SALIGNAC de LA MOTHE-FÉNELEON, dit). Explicaton des maximes des saints. Paris, Pierre Aubouin, Pierre Emery, Charles Clousier, 1697. In-12, first edition of the book that marked the quarrel with Bossuet and precipitated Fénelon's disgrace. Bound in full posterior red morocco, 5-ribbed spine, gilt title and author, all edges gilt on marble, signed Petit. Original edition" in ink on title page. (binding slightly rubbed). Also in a similar binding by Smeers: Kempis commun ou les IV livres de l'imitation de Jésus-Christ. Amsterdam, Wetstein brothers, 1726. In-12, fourth edition, retouched, illustrated with a frontispiece and 4 hors-texte engravings. (binding soiled, some scuffing). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio