The Grecian Daughter: A Tragedy as performed with universal applause by the American Company. Written by Arthur Murphy, Esq.

Scarce early American printing of Murphy’s neoclassical tragedy

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First Philadelphia edition of Arthur Murphy’s neoclassical tragedy The Grecian Daughter, originally premiered in London in 1772. This American printing by Henry Taylor in 1791 is notable not only as part of the young nation’s theatrical culture, but as a scarce imprint associated with the American Company, the dominant professional troupe of the period.

Price: $250.00