RUBINSTEIN, Anton (1829-1894). Autograph letter signed ('Ant. Rubinstein') to an unidentified friend, Paris, 29 April 1858, in German, a dramatic complaint that he is 'the most unfortunate man on earth -- Ludwig will have told you from Prague, Liszt will have told you from Weimar ... it is always the same story, the critics against me, artists and the public for the most part for me, and God for all of us ...', complaining that he has been swindled by 'the greatest German poet', 3½ pages, 8vo (slight wear to last page, remnant of adhesive to first page); [with] Max Reger. Unbekannte Albumblätter. Leipzig, n.d. Four facsimile sketches, inscribed on inner cover by Ilse Reger.

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RUBINSTEIN, Anton (1829-1894). Autograph letter signed ('Ant. Rubinstein') to an unidentified friend, Paris, 29 April 1858, in German, a dramatic complaint that he is 'the most unfortunate man on earth -- Ludwig will have told you from Prague, Liszt will have told you from Weimar ... it is always the same story, the critics against me, artists and the public for the most part for me, and God for all of us ...', complaining that he has been swindled by 'the greatest German poet', 3½ pages, 8vo (slight wear to last page, remnant of adhesive to first page); [with] Max Reger. Unbekannte Albumblätter. Leipzig, n.d. Four facsimile sketches, inscribed on inner cover by Ilse Reger.

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