Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 lightly-lined sheet of note paper. Sheet is notated by the original recipient, “Elvis’ autograph, 27 Apr. 58.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing through the last letter of signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the sister of the original recipient which reads: “The autograph was obtained on April 27, 1958, by my brother…who was in the Army with Elvis. At the time the autograph was obtained, both my brother and Elvis were in Boot Camp in Fort Hood, Texas. My brother mailed me the autograph.” At Fort Hood, Presley was assigned to A Company of the Second Armored Division's Tank Battalion, and completed basic training in June of 1958. Signatures from so early in Presley’s well-documented military service are quite uncommon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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