August issue lacking most of front wrap, September issue lacking most of rear wrap. September issue unopened. VG, as noted. Printed for Charles Peirce Third Edition, Enlarged. Contemporary rebinding in light wood and leather.
Ancient water stain on many pages in front and rear.
Wood binding broken away at bottom one fifth of front, rear board chipped, leather spine chipped. Author feels clergy should not comment on politics. 1804 Portsmouth 1804 J. Melcher. Taken from larger binding. Signed by the author.