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Elvis Presley signed booklet

Wondering what you guys think. I do notice the "E" being taller than the "L" which might be unusual. COA from Richard Bond.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 13, 2016 at 5:12pm

Great Elvis to discuss, Gio. It's atypical but I think it could be real. I recommend getting larger images and an online opinion from Epperson before you buy or bid.

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Permalink Reply by Don Webster on March 13, 2016 at 6:05pm

Hi Gio.

I believe unless I have my Richard Bonds mixed up this Mr. Bond is considered an expert on sports autographs and game used items. I don't get the impression that his expertise is in Elvis or any related field outside sports. And so may I say that I think he's struck on this one.

I would not purchase this item.

I do not believe it is genuine.

There is an Elvis signature for sale in the buy-sell-trade group. You should take a look...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 13, 2016 at 10:51pm

Who's selling an Elvis in Buy/Sell/Trade that hasn't been sold? I must have missed that.

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Permalink Reply by Gio on March 13, 2016 at 10:13pm

Appreciate the input. I did some research and he is well respected- worked for Lelands and joined Pass-Co which autheticates historical items. It does have strong provenance. I have attached it below.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 13, 2016 at 10:49pm

That COA isn't substantial provenance, Gio. I don't know Richard Bond, if he worked for PASS-CO, that speaks highly of him.

I don't believe PASS-CO is operating at this time, but it was a small, respectable authenticator. Scott Winslow is or was one of the owners, and he's a respected dealer. They handled mostly historic autographs.

The autograph is signed on a coated cover, so the signer had to dig his pen into it or the ink would have skipped.

Get at least one fresh expert opinion before you buy or bid.

Isn't it odd that Elvis signed a Texas booklet? He lived in Tenn., but worked quite a bit at that time in Las Vegas.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 13, 2016 at 10:55pm

I missed the story of the Texas Hwy Patrolman getting the autograph when Elvis was in Houston. That's a good story that may be true, but it's not meaningful provenance.

The name the officer and the trail of ownership history would be meaningful provenance.

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Permalink Reply by Gio on March 13, 2016 at 11:22pm

Thank you, Steve. I will get another opinion before I purchase it, either from Roger or PSA. Pass-co is still operating and accepting aubmissions on their website. Richard Bond joined them in 2006 but don't think he is still working for them as he is not listed in the Experts section. Yes, it would be nice if the officers name was listed but it does have the police stamp which helpsa bit.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on March 13, 2016 at 11:33pm

Hi Gio,

How does the stamp help? I can't quite see it. To me, this is like Bond winning an autograph contest - nothing to do with the signature in question. The COA has the word "authentic" in it 5 times? It is the bottom of the "E", the slant/nature of the "l", and the "res" that I am looking at among other things. I'm no Elvis guy and wanting to learn.

Eric