Sunday, May 26, 2024

May 26 - One For The Money

Several Elvis Presley items were sold at the GWS Hilton Estate & Elvis Presley Artifacts
auction

A Bible that allegedly belonged to Elvis was auctioned yesterday for US$120,000, a record amount. According to the auction site GWS, the Bible was on Elvis' bedside table when he died. Who then took it away and sold it 47 years later? The previous Elvis bible record holder being the one which sold in London for US$94,000 in 2012.

One of the TCB rings that Elvis owned sold for a whopping US$525,000, while a long leather black coat fetched US$32,000. 

Elvis Presley's Guild D-40 Guitar and Case Sold for US$26,500.

Elvis Presley's custom made leather and minks coat s
old for US$32,000

Elvis Presley's "Elvis on Tour" Neostyle "TCB" Sunglasses Sold for US$47,500.

Besides various Gold Record Awards, clothing and memorabilia, several pieces of jewelry were sold, the highest bid was placed on a 1.00ctw Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold TCB Necklace, gifted to Denver Policeman Ron Pietrafeso. It fetched US$140,000.

Yours Elvis Presley

Released was the book 'Yours Elvis Presley: The Definitive Collection of Elvis Presley Autographs Volume 1by Stephen M. Shutts.

Publicity stated: An in-depth look at approximately 100 plus authentic autographs from Elvis Presley, inclusive of approximately 75 never before published photos of Elvis from 1955 to 1976. From Stephen's personal collection and from selected respected peers in the Elvis collector community. 

This hardback, collector's edition book serves a two-fold purpose. One, it provides never before told stories about Elvis, by the fans who met him and obtained a coveted autograph in person. Secondly, it presents itself as a study guide on Elvis autographs in order to avoid secretarial and forged signatures when collecting.

Enjoy reading previously untold, heartfelt stories about Elvis and the places he frequented or was spotted at, stories from adoring fans who spent a cherished moment in time with him and left with the ultimate souvenir... an autograph.

Learn about Elvis' diverse handwriting characteristics during his career, as explained by leading authority and historian, Stephen M. Shutts who has spent the majority of his life pursuing all aspects of Presley's iconic career.
This collectors edition book is limited to only 400 copies. All editions will be signed and include a unique documented piece of memorabilia from Elvis's Graceland.

(Source: GWS / Various)