Rubinstein's Original Notepad from 1927

Author: Akiba Kiwelowicz Rubinstein (1880-1961) in the authors handYear: 1927Publisher: Self WrittenDescription: Notebook with 72 sheets from 1927 with handwritten notes by Akiba Rubinstein on 71 sheets (of which 8 are written on two pages in German and 63 are written on one page in Hebrew) in Rubinstein's hand. Octavo (8 1/4" x 6 1/2") bound in original wrappers. First edition. The notebook contains notes in German on the sheets about the development of the game in the opening and middle game. On the development of the principles at Nimzowitsch and Capablanca, as well as statements about a weakened pawn chain. A few sheets also contain notes in Russian. Akiba Rubinstein (1880 - 1961) was one of the world's strongest players until 1931, was an endgame specialist and the namesake of some opening variations. He won several important tournaments, such as Carlsbad 1907 and St. Petersburg 1909. In 1931 he played his last tournament in Rotterdam and later struggled with psychological problem