Wise, John | Second edition of "the most authoritative defense of Congregational polity"

Wise, John

A Vindication of the Government of New-England Churches [and] The Churches Quarrel Espoused [and] A Platform of Church-Discipline [and] A Confession of Faith. Boston: John Boyles, 1772

4 parts in 1, small 4to (165 x 95 mm). Each part with its own title-page, list of subscribers; scattered soiling and dampstaining. Modern three-quarter brown morocco and marbled boards, red morocco lettering-piece to spine.  

The second Boyle edition of 1772: "the most authoritative defense of Congregational polity, recognized as such even in law courts" (Howes). 

REFERENCE

ESTC W2448; Evans 12626; Howes W595; Sabin 104901