Pizarro: A Tragedy in Five Acts

This is the first American edition of August von Kotzebue's play, Pizarro, published in 1799 by Naphthali Judah at 47 Water Street, New York. This edition is notable for its rarity; only one other incomplete copy was known to exist at the time of the description, located in a New York City library. The book includes a list of five other works published by Judah. This copy is bound in full leather and is in good condition.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
  • Pizarro, Francisco, approximately 1475-1541
  • Judah, Naphthali
  • J. Buel (Firm)
  • JUDAH, NAPHTHALI (1774-1855)

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