Lot 127
History of Yiddish Theater and Jewish Theater – Collection of Books
A large collection of books about the history of Yiddish and Jewish theater. Europe, USA and Israel [1885-1970].
Most of the books are in Yiddish, dealing with Yiddish theater in Europe and the USA. Booklets with Yiddish plays of late 19th century and several newspapers about Yiddish theater in New York in the 1940s. Among the books are "Lexicon" books in album-format, listing names of actors and creators related to Yiddish theater, with photographs. A few books in Hebrew are about Habima Theater and theater in Israel.
About 44 items (28 books, 11 brochures and 5 periodicals). Size and condition vary.
Books were not thoroughly examined - sold AS IS.
