Regency-Superior to Auction the Jim 'E' Curtin - Elvis Empire Collection

Regency-Superior to Auction the Jim 'E' Curtin - Elvis Empire Collection

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Regency-Superior, a leading auctioneer of fine collectibles, is offering one of the largest, privately held collections of Elvis Presley memorabilia ever to hit the market. The auction is being held January 7-8 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

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This is the personal collection of Jim 'E' Curtin III, a lifelong Elvis fan -- but, not just any fan. Mr. Curtin has been the foremost Elvis impersonator for many years performing live before thousands nationwide. Additionally, he 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.

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 100 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.

From Elvis' concerts, there are original ticket stubs, programs, backstage passes, worn scarves, guitar picks, belts, buckles -- highlighted by three stage-worn jumpsuits and costumes. 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 88,000 fans. This suit was personally presented to Jim Curtin on March 31, 1975 by Elvis backstage in Las Vegas.

Viewing of all Elvis memorabilia is available during the week of the auction from January 3rd through January 8th. Online bidding with full color photographs will be available on the web beginning December 7th at http://www.regencysuperior.com/, and will include estimates and up-to-date opening bids. Additionally, collectors will be able to bid via 'eBay Live' during the sale.

The cost of the catalog is $29, and may be ordered by contacting Regency- Superior at 229 N. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108, or by calling toll-free at (800) 782-0066, or by visiting their website at http://www.regencysuperior.com/. The cost of the catalog is refundable towards any purchase made at the sale.

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CONTACT: Alan Lipkin of Regency-Superior, +1-310-553-5475,
alipkin@regencysuperior.com

Web site: http://www.regencysuperior.com/

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