$7,680
A copy of the Bible gifted to Elvis Presley by fans during his final concert tour. The blue bicentennial Bible has an embossed Liberty Bell image on the cover. The title page indicates that the Bible was presented to Presley on May 28, 1977, by Tom and Judy Davidson. It was accompanied by a letter from the Davidsons saying they were sorry not to present the Bible in person and asking for an autograph. Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Mike Moon of the Elvis Museum dated March 2013 stating that this was an item that J.D. Sumner picked up on stage among other fan-gifted items he collected from the stage. The items were displayed at the Elvis Museum for 30 years. Also present is a letter of authenticity from J.D. Sumner's estate dated July 2014 stating that Presley frequently received Bibles while performing, and he gave this one to J.D. Sumner. 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 by 2 1/4 inches Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-05-15
