Memphis Press Scimitar Elvis Presley Funeral Special Edition Newspaper Appraisal

Memphis Press-Scimitar Elvis Presley Funeral Special Edition Newspaper

This item is an original newsprint publication from the Memphis Press-Scimitar, dated August 17, 1977, serving as a commemorative reporting of Elvis Presley's funeral and the mourning period in Memphis. The physical document is a standard broadsheet newsprint, characterized by its naturally aged, off-white to yellowish patina typical of high-acid paper from the late 1970s. The layout features several prominent black-and-white and muted color photographs documenting the massive crowds and floral tributes at Forest Hill Cemetery East and Graceland. The lead headline reads 'Thousands Pay Respects During Presley's Final Journey.' Visible condition issues include significant horizontal mid-folds resulting in creasing, minor edge wear, and inevitable discoloration due to environmental exposure. There appear to be no major tears or missing sections in the visible portion. The craftsmanship is utilitarian, representing the standard printing quality of daily journalism of the era, though this specific volume is highly sought after by collectors of rock and roll memorabilia due to its historical proximity to the event and the paper's local Memphis origin.