German playwright, novelist, and theater director (1806–1884) whose early works were suppressed by the government. Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo by Dr. Skekely of Vienna, signed at the bottom of the image with a lengthy German sentiment in black ink, “Laube,” and dated May 12, 1881. Silvering to dark areas of the image and a trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
