Autographs
Elvis Autographs
I've been an avid collector of Elvis Presley memorabilia and autographs for more than 35 years. In the process I've managed to acquire numerous personal affects owned by Elvis, including large numbers of authenticated signatures on movie contracts, personal checks, letters and "in-person" signed documents and photographs for fans collected across the years.
Over the years I've seen and been offered literally hundreds, possibly thousands of "genuine" Elvis autographs - most of them fake.
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Lot B46; Catalogue p124
Green check book showing 151 check stubs from October 14, 1961 to March 9, 1962. Some items and amounts include: Bel-Air Patrol, $20.40; Sahara Hotel, $2,152.33; Victor Hinig (haircut for Elvis), $30; Mr George Barris (custom work on Cadillac Limo), dep. of $2,000; and Harry Levitch Jewelers (purchase of wrist watch), $89.60.
Five light green checks signed by Elvis Presley. 9.25 x 12.25 inches check book. 5 x 8.125 inches checks. These checks are for personal and household expenses. During this time. Elvis was filming "Kid Galahad". This was the only Christmas he spent away from Memphis, except while he was in the army.
Purchased at auction in 1999 for $7,000.
Current Estimated Value: $20,000-25,000
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Read more: Elvis Check Book, Stubs, And Checks For California Expenses
From the Archives Of Graceland - Official Auction (1999)
(MGM Grand, Las Vegas, October 8-10, 1999)
I was fortunate to attend the Official Auction From the Graceland Archives held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, October 8-10, 1999. I made a number of significant purchases for my personal collection and also as an agent representing 3rd party buyers. Some of the items in my personal collection are detailed below for your information and enjoyment.
A number of Elvis accolytes, associates and celebrities attended the event, some purchasing items for themselves or bidding remotely via phone. I found myself competing with some industry high rollers such as Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and representatives of various celebrity Elvis friends, acquaintances and Elvis fans and collectors from around the world.
Whilst there I spent time with Wink Martindale (US TV Star) and Joe Esposito (Elvis' long time friend, road manager and best-man at his wedding to Priscilla) - who was kind enough to sign my Auction Catalogue...
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Lot C53; Catalogue p232
Again from the Las Vegas auction - these sample autographs were used to produce various items of Elvis merchandise including album covers, menus and tour photo albums etc.
These are a great resource to compare against when checking Elvis signature claims for authenticity.
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Current Estimated Value: $2,000-2,500
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Lot B249b; Catalogue p187
...Another page, entitled "Pot Luck" and dated April 12, 1967, lists "Order of Appearance in Script", "Page Location in Script", and "Song and Performers", in three columns. There are a number of notes handwritten by Elvis in blue ink. 11 x 8.5 inches schedule.
Purchased at auction in 1999 for $7,000. Current Estimated Value: $16,000-20,000
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Read more: Elvis Handwritten Session Song List For "Pot Luck"