July 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, July 31st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2014
Carl Perkins' very own pair of blue suede shoes. Perkins' hit 1955 recording has been venerated a standard, covered by the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran. Perkins' Italian leather shoes of deep navy suede with steel blue leather trim lace up the front. The designer's label is stamped inside in gilt, ''Giorgio Brutini''. Shoes are a size 10.5. Scuffing to soles, else near fine. With an LOA from Stan Perkins.
''Blue Suede Shoes'' Songwriter Carl Perkins' Own Pair of Blue Suede Shoes
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