THE ELVIS EMPIRE COLLECTION 2006-01-08 Auction - 423 Price Results - REGENCY-SUPERIOR, LTD. in MO
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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 Few were originally made and even fewer survived – this record being in outstanding condition.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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FIRST MENU LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL: The menu for Elvis' first show at the International Hotel (later the Las Vegas Hilton) in 1969. This is the 'Holy Grail' for Elvis menu collectors. Measures 8½x17" with a die-cut circular hole
0789: FIRST MENU LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL HOTELEst. $750-$1,000See Sold Price
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1970s ORIGINAL LAS VEGAS HOTEL SHOW MENUS: Outstanding group of four different menus and a photo. All have Elvis in his white jumpsuit with stars & beads on it, somewhat different poses. Includes 1974 & 1975 Summer Festival (Hilton), one
0792: 1970s ORIGINAL LAS VEGAS HOTEL SHOW MENUSEst. $400-$600See Sold Price
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1970s ORIGINAL LAS VEGAS HOTEL SHOW MENUS: Lot of five items (four different menus & one matching Elvis Souvenir Tour Photo) in pristine condition. All show Elvis in his white outfit. Includes Summer Festival Souvenir menus. A great
0793: 1970s ORIGINAL LAS VEGAS HOTEL SHOW MENUSEst. $400-$600See Sold Price
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1971 INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SOUVENIR MENUS: Pair of pristine International Hotel menus from August 9 - September 6, 1971 shows; each marked 'Souvenir Menu 1971 Complimentary Copy.' Featuring photos of Elvis in concert on front cover, and in
0794: 1971 INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SOUVENIR MENUSEst. $250-$350
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1972 ORIGINAL 'ELVIS NOW' MENUS: The six items in this lot - four menus and two signs - are all scarce and desirable. There are two large menus, 14x7", and two small ones, 7½" x 3¾", all from the 'Elvis Now' show. On the menu
0795: 1972 ORIGINAL 'ELVIS NOW' MENUSEst. $500-$750See Sold Price
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1975 LAS VEGAS ORIGINAL ELVIS RAINBOW MENU: Rare 7¼x17" menu for the December 5-12, 1975 show at the Hilton Showroom. Die cut hole for his portrait and gold Las Vegas Hilton seal. A wonderfully scarce piece of Presley memorabilia in excellent
0798: 1975 LAS VEGAS ORIGINAL ELVIS RAINBOW MENUEst. $400-$500See Sold Price
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1975 LAS VEGAS ORIGINAL ELVIS RAINBOW MENU: Rare 7¼x17" menu for the December 5-12, 1975 show at the Hilton Showroom. Die cut hole for his portrait and gold Las Vegas Hilton seal. A wonderfully scarce piece of Presley memorabilia. Slight
0799: 1975 LAS VEGAS ORIGINAL ELVIS RAINBOW MENUEst. $400-$500
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1973 SAHARA TAHOE MENUS & MEMORABILIA: Nice lot of six items, includes: (1) A near mint menu picturing a 10" diameter record that opens 'gatefold' style along with two beverage tickets for his show; (2) A picture postcard from the hotel
0800: 1973 SAHARA TAHOE MENUS & MEMORABILIAEst. $500-$750See Sold Price
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1970s LAS VEGAS HOUND DOG COLLECTIBLE: Very cute 11x14" full color advertisement from the Las Vegas Hilton on one side and a map of the U.S. with Hilton hotel locations and Elvis quote on reverse. "I am the World's Largest Stuffed Hound
0801: 1970s LAS VEGAS HOUND DOG COLLECTIBLEEst. $250-$300See Sold Price
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1970s EARLY LAS VEGAS PROMO PLASTIC BAGS: Four different bags distributed at the International Hotel or later at the Hilton during the very early 1970s. Includes February 1970 RCA 'On Stage', 'Elvis Now' and two completely different ones
0802: 1970s EARLY LAS VEGAS PROMO PLASTIC BAGSEst. $250-$300
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1969 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL GIFT BOX: Specially prepared complimentary gift box given to invited guests at the Showroom Internationale on July 31, 1969 (media performance) and August 1 (official opening night). Contains the rare box
0803: 1969 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL GIFT BOXEst. $3,250-$3,500See Sold Price
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1970s LAS VEGAS ELVIS TRIANGULAR PENNANTS: Lot of three different colored felt pennants (5½x12"), yellow, blue & white each with a picture of Elvis & his guitar and his first name. All are like new and are stamped on the back 'American
0805: 1970s LAS VEGAS ELVIS TRIANGULAR PENNANTSEst. $250-$300See Sold Price
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1970s ELVIS SUMMER FESTIVAL HOTEL PENNANT: Two banners, both with blue lettering against white and orange background, respectively. Each bear the All Star Show logo, depict Elvis performing and also have RCA Records lettering. Each roughly
0806: 1970s ELVIS SUMMER FESTIVAL HOTEL PENNANTEst. $250-$300See Sold Price
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1970s 'NOW' PROMOTIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Group of 13 (9 different) publications, one with the International Hotel logo and others with the Hilton logo on the cover. All have front cover pictures of Elvis on stage. These publications were
0808: 1970s 'NOW' PROMOTIONAL PUBLICATIONSEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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1970 LAS VEGAS STAR: Volume 1, number 4 of this short-lived biweekly Vegas publication dated Feb. 12, 1970. The headline and first page photo announce Elvis' second appearance at the International (pre-Hilton). A scarce
0810: 1970 LAS VEGAS STAREst. $125-$150See Sold Price
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