Vintage and very early glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity photo of a young Presley resting his head on his hands, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Sue, Elvis Presley.” Consignor indicates photo was originally signed in 1955 at the Reo Palm Isle in Longview, Texas, for a female fan. Accompanied by a small clipped photo of the original recipient, and a newspaper article from the August 17, 2002, edition of the Longview News-Journal, describing how Presley performed at the Reo four times in 1955, and that in fact “On Aug. 15, 1955, just four days after a play date at the Reo, Elvis signed a management contract with Colonel Tom Parker.” In very good condition, with a few noticeable creases, two passing through facial area, and one through a couple letters of signature, lightly trimmed top and right edge, scattered other surface marks, creases and impressions, and a small tear to the trimmed top edge. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.
