$3,438
Elvis Presley's personal copy of "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran held in a book box. With many notations and noes written by Elvis, including on page 11, "Through loss of love you sometimes realise the gift you had. [sic]" and on page 22, "There is always room to be more of a giver." At age 20 Elvis was said to have been given this book by a girlfriend and that reading the book changed Elvis' life. Joe Esposito states that Elvis kept copies of the book to give away to friends who visited Graceland. 10 by 7 3/4 inches Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2010-06-24