1st edition. Original illustrated paper wrappers. 8vo. 104 pages 23 cm. In Yiddish. Title translates to “Goldfaden Book.” A biography by Abraham Goldfaden. Abraham Goldfaden (1840-1908) was a famous Jewish Russian-American poet, playwright, stage director, and actor in Yiddish and Hebrew plays. He is considered the father of modern Jewish theater. While in Romania in 1876, he founded the first Yiddish-language theater troupe (Wikipedia, 2019). SUBJECTS: Theater, Yiddish -- History -- Sources. OCLC: 19312892. Front Wrapper features a peculiar drawing entitled “Ashmedai” (Asmodeus), the prince of demons. Front wrapper has damp stain in top margin. Contents good. (YID-33-8-BLX+-’e)