Memorabilia
Elvis Memorabilia
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"
Lot B249a; Catalogue p187
Two page schedule of the recording session for "Speedway" at MGM studios June 20 and 21, 1967. Lists the musicians and the songs recorded. On a page of "The Colonel" notepaper is a list of songs handwritten by Elvis in blue ink."Speedway" soundtrack album from Graceland. 8 x 5 inches note paper
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Read more: Elvis Handwritten Recording Session Song List For "Speedway"
Lot C83; Catalogue p240
Colonel Parker's copy of the MGM contract, dated May 7, 1970, for the production of a movie consisting of photograpgy and sound recordings from Elvis' appearances at the International Hotel. Includes copies of agreements with Elvis Presley and with the International Hotel, a rider dated May 26, 1970 and a letter to James Aubrey of MGM from Colonel Parker dated September 24, 1970.
Original two-page agreement written on William Morris letter-head. Outlines the payment agreement between, Elvis, the Colonel and MGM. Original and copy are signed in blue ink by Elvis Presley. Documents are bound by a black folder. Elvis Presley's copy of the album, "On Stage February 1970". 11 x 8.5 inches Contract.11.5 x 9 inches Folder. 12.5 inches x 12.5 inches album.
Purchased at auction in 1999 for $3,500 against an estimate of $8,000-10,000.
Current Estimated Value: $20,000-25,000+
Elvis Signature on Page 2:
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Subcategories
Concert Ticket Stubs Article Count: 3
Concert Ticket Stubs
Contracts Article Count: 6
Contracts
Elvis Autographs Article Count: 22
Elvis Autographs
ElvisToday Private Collection Article Count: 7
Lake Tahoe Items Article Count: 1
Las Vegas Items Article Count: 5
Las Vegas Items
Wardrobe Article Count: 2
Items from Elvis Presley's private wardrobe
