THE ELVIS EMPIRE COLLECTION 2006-01-08 Auction - 423 Price Results - REGENCY-SUPERIOR, LTD. in MO - Page 5
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St. Louis, MO, United States
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THE ELVIS EMPIRE COLLECTION

For all you Elvis Presley fans out there, you won’t believe the Elvis memorabilia up for sale in this special auction. We are offering one of the largest, privately held collections of Elvis Presley memorabilia ever to hit the market – almost $2 million worth! This auction is being held live in Beverly Hills, California

This is the personal collection of Mr. Jim ‘E’ Curtin, a lifelong Elvis fan – but, not just any fan. Jim has been the foremost Elvis tribute artist for many years performing live before thousands nationwide. Additionally, Jim has authored numerous books on The King, and recorded several music CD’s – all the while amassing personal items related to this 20th Century pop culture icon – a phenomenal accomplishment for someone who genuinely idolized the legend.

Jim Curtin has been an avid fan of Elvis Presley since he was 8 years old. He has been collecting Elvis memorabilia for over 30 years, and is known to have one of the most extensive collections in the world, including over 20,000 photographs of Elvis as well as three of Elvis’ stage worn costumes.

Mr. Curtin’s collection is extraordinary for its content and rarity, as well as its massive quantity. There are thousands of original SUN and RCA record albums (both American and foreign labels, some autographed by Elvis) over a hundred promotional records, an extensive sheet music collection, thousands of magazines, thousands of postcards and advertising posters, and hundreds of pieces of Elvis memorabilia produced by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

One of the record highlights includes a rare 1966 RCA 45rpm for ‘I’ll be Back’. Framed under Lucite, the white label reads “For Special Academy Award Consideration Only”. This record was made for submission to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and is the rarest RCA Elvis single available to the public. Few were originally made and even fewer survived – this record being in outstanding condition.

From Elvis’ concerts, there are original ticket stubs, programs, backstage passes, worn scarves, guitar picks, belts, buckles – highlighted by three stage-worn suits. These elaborately, designed suits are well documented and coveted by the most avid collectors. One such suit is the nail-mirrored, white jumpsuit Elvis wore in concert at the Houston Astrodome on March 3, 1974 before a record-setting 44,000 fans. This suit was personally presented to Jim Curtin on March 31, 1975 by Elvis backstage in Las Vegas.

Another highlight of the collection includes two original ticket stubs to the Ed Sullivan TV Show on which Elvis appeared, October 28, 1956. Both stubs are inside the original ticket folder, and are the only ones known to exist. An incredibly rare offering housed in a Lucite holder and placed in a framed box.

The Elvis Empire collection will be auctioned over two days. The sale will take place in the ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 7th & 8th. Viewing of all Elvis memorabilia is available during the week of the auction beginning on Tuesday, January 3rd at Regency-Superior's Beverly Hills Gallery. Online bidding with full color photographs is available on the web at www.RegencySuperior.com, and includes estimates and up-to-date opening bids. Additionally, collectors are able to bid via ‘eBay Live’ during the sale.

Completely dedicated to Elvis Presley, the auction catalog itself is sure to become a collectible item. The cost of the catalog is $29, and may be ordered by calling Regency-Superior toll-free at (800) 782-0066, or at their website. The cost of the catalog is refundable towards any purchase made at the sale.

Highlights from the Jim ‘E’ Curtin – Elvis Empire Collection:

RCA Record store streamers
Three original stage worn costumes & jumpsuits
1956 jewelry, bracelets and necklaces
Personal Elvis autographs
Complete movie collection (1,000+ pieces)
1956 bubblegum cards and boxes
1956 statues, wallets and belts
1956 Elvis game
1956 toys, games, shirts and scarves
1957 Elvis doll in a box
4,000+ original SUN & RCA records - 78s, 45s & 33s
Original concert tickets
Autographed SUN records
100 promotional records
Rare RCA record “I’ll be Back”
Extensive sheet music collection
Elvis Presley stamps and plates
Many movie premier souvenir items
1961 “Blue Hawaii” promotional leis
Original Elvis Presley Boulevard signs
1970’s Las Vegas stage used guitar pick
Elvis’ 1977 last tour guitar pick
Extensive Las Vegas Elvis Menu Collection
Elvis-worn white western dinner suit
Elvis complete decanters set
Elvis’ personal on tour used cane
Original Ed Sullivan ticket stubs
Elvis-worn brown western jacket
Elvis-worn denim dragon slacks
Approximately 100 pieces boxcar jewelry
Approximately 4,000 original magazines
Perfumes, binders
Very large Elvis Christmas collection
Extensive sealed sets of 8-tracks, cassettes, CD’s
Original Elvis worn concert scarves
Extensive postcard collection
Enormous advertising collection
Enormous fan club booklets collection
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1970s-90s JERRY OSBORNE BOOK SELECTION: Lot of 14 books or periodicals including one hardbound ('Elvis, Word for Word') with 9 different noted. All appear to be in excellent condition with the hardbound still shrink-wrapped like new. We
0886: 1970s-90s JERRY OSBORNE BOOK SELECTIONEst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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1970s-90s BOOKS BY THE 'STANLEYS': Eleven books by Elvis' adopted family, including: 'The Elvis Encyclopedia' hardbound (x2) plus one softbound, 'Elvis, We Love you Tender' (three different editions, two hardbound), 'Elvis, My
0887: 1970s-90s BOOKS BY THE 'STANLEYS'Est. $150-$250See Sold Price
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JIM CURTIN'S PERSONAL BOOKS & CALENDARS: Jim Curtin's personal Elvis library (1976-2005). Contains author's personal copies of his 6 books: 'Candids of the King', 'Christmas with Elvis', 'Elvis and The Stars', 'Elvis The Early Years',
0888: JIM CURTIN'S PERSONAL BOOKS & CALENDARSEst. $750-$1,000See Sold Price
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOKS (POST DEATH): Useful collection of over 80 different books on Elvis housed in three cartons featuring both hard and softbound. Books include 'Life With Elvis' by David Stanley (Elvis' stepbrother) with special
0889: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOKS (POST DEATH)Est. $500-$750
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK OFFERING: Worthy collection of over 80 different books on Elvis, some thin pamphlet style, housed in three cartons featuring hard and softbound. Books include 'The Beat Behind The King' by D.J. Fontana, Elvis'
0890: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK OFFERINGEst. $500-$750See Sold Price
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1977-2000 ELVIS LIBRARY: Good selection of over 40 different books on Elvis housed in three cartons featuring both hard and soft bound. Books include 'Elvis Man & Myth' by Danielson (includes the poster), 'I Call Him Babe:
0891: 1977-2000 ELVIS LIBRARYEst. $350-$500
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK COLLECTION: Nice collection of 43 different books on Elvis housed in three cartons featuring both hard and softbound. Books include 'Elvis The Soldier' by the Mansfields (includes the record with Elvis' 1960
0892: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK COLLECTIONEst. $350-$500
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK SELECTION: Good collection of over 55 different books on Elvis housed in three cartons featuring both hard and softbound. Books include 'Graceland-The Living Legacy of Elvis Presley', 'Elvis And The Colonel' by
0893: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK SELECTIONEst. $350-$500
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK OFFERING: Nice collection of 55 different books on Elvis housed in three cartons featuring hard and softbound (majority). Books include 'The Ultimate Elvis-Elvis Presley Day By Day' by Pierce (advanced
0894: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK OFFERINGEst. $350-$500
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK COLLECTION: Good collection of 58 different books on Elvis housed in three cartons featuring hard and softbound. Books include 'The Official Elvis Presley Fan Club Commemorative Album 1935-1977', 'I Elvis:
0895: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOK COLLECTIONEst. $350-$500
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1977-2000 ELVIS LIBRARY: Useful collection of over 50 different books on or involving Elvis housed in three cartons featuring hard and softbound. Books include the special commemorative edition, 'The Inner Elvis-A
0896: 1977-2000 ELVIS LIBRARYEst. $350-$500
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1977-2000 ELVIS BOOKS & PAMPHLETS: Great selection of over 70 different books on Elvis, some thin pamphlet style, housed in three cartons featuring hard and softbound. Books include 'Elvis Musical Pop Up Book', 'Elvis-The King And his
0897: 1977-2000 ELVIS BOOKS & PAMPHLETSEst. $350-$500
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1978-92 SEAN SHAVER ELVIS LIBRARY: Good group of five different books by noted Elvis author and photographer Sean Shaver. Includes 'Elvis Presley Softly...I must leave you...the last few months', softbound (bit aged); 'Elvis In
0899: 1978-92 SEAN SHAVER ELVIS LIBRARYEst. $500-$750See Sold Price
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1978-95 'INSIDER' BOOKS ABOUT ELVIS: Six books (three different), includes: 'Elvis Aron Presley-Revelations from the Memphis Mafia' by Alanna Nash with Billy Smith, Marty Lacker and Lamar Fike; 'Inside Elvis' by Ed Parker; and 'Good
0900: 1978-95 'INSIDER' BOOKS ABOUT ELVISEst. $100-$150
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1980s-90s BOOKS BY ELVIS CONFIDANTS: Seven books by people close to Elvis including 'Elvis...Intimate and Rare' by Joe Esposito with Darwin Lamm, softbound, AUTOGRAPHED by Esposito; 'Elvis From Memphis To Hollywood' by Alan Fortas,
0902: 1980s-90s BOOKS BY ELVIS CONFIDANTSEst. $500-$750
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1980s-90s PAUL LICHTER LIBRARY: Collection of 23 lightly duplicated books including 11 hardbounds with a few titles in both hard and softbound editions. Several AUTOGRAPHED by Lichter, all hardbound except as noted, including
0903: 1980s-90s PAUL LICHTER LIBRARYEst. $500-$750See Sold Price
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1984 'OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS' AUTOGRAPHED: By Sean Shaver, Alfred Wertheimer and Eddie Fadal, hardbound, 1984, Timur Publishing, 304 pages. Important and scarce book autographed by Shaver with many exceptional Elvis photos in black & white,
0905: 1984 'OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS' AUTOGRAPHEDEst. $250-$300
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1985-97 BILL E. BURK LIBRARY: Nice group of 6 different books including 'Early Elvis The Tupelo Years', hardbound, AUTOGRAPHED by Burk; 'Soldier Boy Elvis', hardbound, written by Burk but story from Ira Jones, AUTOGRAPHED by
0907: 1985-97 BILL E. BURK LIBRARYEst. $500-$750See Sold Price
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1950s-90s ELVIS FOREIGN BOOK LIBRARY: Good selection of about 130 books on Elvis published outside the United States with both hard and softbound. Books appear in both English and a multitude of foreign languages. Books include 'Elvis
0909: 1950s-90s ELVIS FOREIGN BOOK LIBRARYEst. $1,000-$1,500See Sold Price
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