The Humes High School (Memphis) annual for the graduating class of 1953, the Senior Herald, hardcover, 112 pages, 8 x 11, signed in fountain pen near his senior portrait, “Best of luck to a swell guy, Elvis.” The caption below his portrait indicates that Elvis majored in Shop, History and English, and that he was a member of the ROTC, Biology Club, English Club, History Club and Speech Club. Another section of the yearbook includes the “Last Will and Testament” of each student. One paragraph reads: “Donald Williams, Raymond McCraig and Elvis Presley leave hoping there will be someone to take their places as ‘teacher’s pets.’ ???????” The remainder of the interior, including the page signed by Elvis, bears numerous other students’ signatures. In good to very good condition, with all pages separated from binding, scattered creasing and soiling to pages, a couple pages possibly missing, surface loss to front pastedown, weak hinges, and scattered wear to covers and spine. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Autograph material from this early, pre-fame period of Elvis’ life is of the greatest scarcity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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