Passport, with picture and signature, of pianist Arthur Rubinstein. United States, 1955-1958.
[1] passport, 57 pages – 27 are extra added pages. Signature and picture, along with dozens of signatures and visas from countries throughout the world, from 1955 to 1958.
Arthur Rubenstein was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was educated in Warsaw and Berlin, and went on his first international tour at the age of 19, touring Europe and the United States. He lived in the US during the Second World War and received citizenship in 1946. He played for over eight decades! He was internationally acclaimed, in particular for his classic renditions and for his encouragement of Spanish music. He won a number of Grammy awards. He was a friend of Israel, while maintaining his love for his homeland, Poland.
This passport is actually a log of Rubenstein’s travels that includes the signatures of 19 countries where he visited and performed between 1955 and 1958, including Israel and countries in Europe and Central and South America.
Very fine condition.