Original official 1961 WSM Grand Ole Opry History-Picture book, Volume 2, No. 1, 5.5 x 8.5, 144 pages. Signed inside on their full page images or bios by 28 performers, including country greats Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins, all three of whom perished in a plane crash on March 5, 1963. Other signers include: Roy Acuff, Margie Bowes, Archie Campbell, Bill Carlisle, Willma Lee, Stoney Cooper, Skeeter Davis (ins), Roy Drusky, Chuck Glaser, Billy Grammar, Stonewall Jackson, Cousin Jody, Bobby Lord, Ira Louvin, George Morgan, Stringbean, Porter Wagoner, the Wilburn Brothers, The Willis Brothers, and Del Wood. The Cline and Copas signatures are back-to-back. In fine condition, with scattered light wear, creasing and rubbing to covers, and a small tear to back cover. Accompanied by a 1963 pocket diary, owner unknown, with Patsy Cline’s phone number written on the inside front cover, apparently in the owner’s hand. A fantastic assemblage of country stars with the always desirable, and rarely-seen, combination of Cline, Copas, and Hawkins. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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