Bushman’s personal passport, number 126943, issued on October 13, 1925. Partly-printed passport document, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 12, filled out with Bushman’s personal information, including his occupation as “Actor.” Stapled to the lower right is his 2.5 x 2.75 passport photo, bearing an embossed State Department seal to the upper left, signed at the top in black ink, “Francis X. Bushman.” Inside pages bear visa stamps from the British Territories and Palestine, China, and Japan, all dated June 1927. Document also bears an affixed State Department seal and pre-printed signature of Secretary of State Francis Kellogg. In fine condition, with a couple rust marks from staples and expected cancellation cut and stamp to left side. This passport was issued in the same year as the release of Ben-Hur, in which Bushman played one of his most famous roles as the villain, Messala. Period passports of silent screen stars are practically nonexistent. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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