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Elvis Presley’s divorce papers are expected to fetch up to £25,000 when they go up for auction this week.

The papers, from August 15 1972, have been signed three times by Elvis and four times by ex-wife Priscilla as well as by their lawyers.

Each of the 12 papers contains details of the divorce, which happened after the couple began living separately from February 1972.

They specify how the couple were married in Las Vegas in 1967 and had one daughter, Lisa Presley, the following year.

As part of the settlement, Elvis signed over to Priscilla his 1971 Mercedes Benz, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado, Harley-Davidson motorbike and 100,000 dollars (£76,000).

Elvis Presley - In pictures 25 show all Elvis Presley - In pictures 1/25 Elvis Presley performing in his famous Gold Lame jacket in 1957 Rex 2/25 Elvis Presley on the 'Singer Presents Elvis: Elvis Comeback Special' TV in 1968 Rex 3/25 President Richard Nixon meets with Elvis Presley in 1970 at the White House National Archive/Newsmakers 4/25 Elvis Presley on tour performing in his white jumpsuit in 1972 Rex 5/25 Rock'n roll legend Elvis Presley is seen during a concert in the 50's AFP/Getty Images 6/25 Portrait of Elvis Presley holding a twelve string guitar in 1955 Hulton Archive/Getty Images 7/25 Elvis Presley performs on tour in the summer of 1957 with Scotty Moore and Bill Black AP 8/25 Elvis Presley surrounded by fans after a concert in 1958 AFP/Getty Images 9/25 Elvis Presley getting out of his Cadillac car at Graceland in the 60's 10/25 Elvis Presley as he presents sergeant's stripes during his career as a soldier in the US Army (1960) EPA 11/25 Elvis Presley is seen as a honky-tonk performer on the midway in the 1964 MGM film 'Roustabout' AP 12/25 Elvis Presley cutting the six-tier wedding cake with his bride Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas in 1967 Keystone/Getty Images 13/25 Elvis and Priscilla Presley with their daughter, Lisa Marie, born on 2 February 1968 Keystone/Getty Images 14/25 American popular singer and film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) is the undisputed 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' Keystone/Getty Images 15/25 Elvis Presley performs in Providence (1977) three months before his death AP 16/25 Elvis Presley has a gun playfully aimed at him by co-star Ann-Margret on the set of MGM's latest picture, 'Viva Las Vegas PA 17/25 Elvis Presley takes a break from singing during his stint at Las Vegas PA 18/25 Elvis Presley as a boxer in his latest film 'Kid Galahad'. Alongside him are his co-stars Joan Blackman and Lola Albright PA 19/25 Elvis Presley PA 20/25 Welsh-born entertainer Tom Jones poses with Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1st July 1971 Getty Images 21/25 Singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977), 33, and his 22 year-old wife Priscilla, leaving the Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, with their baby daughter Lisa-Marie, born at the hospital on February 2nd Getty Images 22/25 American rock singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) serenades a basset hound in a top hat with the song, 'Hound Dog' on the set of 'The Steve Allen Show,' July 1956 Getty Images 23/25 American film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) strides around a ranch with a gun in his hand Getty Images 24/25 Singer Elvis Presley holding up actress Jennifer Holden, his co-star in the film 'Jailhouse Rock', as they spend time together in a swimming pool, circa 1957 Getty Images 25/25 Ann Margret and Elvis Presley pose in 1964 in USA for a publicity photo for their new film "Viva Las Vegas" Getty Images 1/25 Elvis Presley performing in his famous Gold Lame jacket in 1957 Rex 2/25 Elvis Presley on the 'Singer Presents Elvis: Elvis Comeback Special' TV in 1968 Rex 3/25 President Richard Nixon meets with Elvis Presley in 1970 at the White House National Archive/Newsmakers 4/25 Elvis Presley on tour performing in his white jumpsuit in 1972 Rex 5/25 Rock'n roll legend Elvis Presley is seen during a concert in the 50's AFP/Getty Images 6/25 Portrait of Elvis Presley holding a twelve string guitar in 1955 Hulton Archive/Getty Images 7/25 Elvis Presley performs on tour in the summer of 1957 with Scotty Moore and Bill Black AP 8/25 Elvis Presley surrounded by fans after a concert in 1958 AFP/Getty Images 9/25 Elvis Presley getting out of his Cadillac car at Graceland in the 60's 10/25 Elvis Presley as he presents sergeant's stripes during his career as a soldier in the US Army (1960) EPA 11/25 Elvis Presley is seen as a honky-tonk performer on the midway in the 1964 MGM film 'Roustabout' AP 12/25 Elvis Presley cutting the six-tier wedding cake with his bride Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas in 1967 Keystone/Getty Images 13/25 Elvis and Priscilla Presley with their daughter, Lisa Marie, born on 2 February 1968 Keystone/Getty Images 14/25 American popular singer and film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) is the undisputed 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' Keystone/Getty Images 15/25 Elvis Presley performs in Providence (1977) three months before his death AP 16/25 Elvis Presley has a gun playfully aimed at him by co-star Ann-Margret on the set of MGM's latest picture, 'Viva Las Vegas PA 17/25 Elvis Presley takes a break from singing during his stint at Las Vegas PA 18/25 Elvis Presley as a boxer in his latest film 'Kid Galahad'. Alongside him are his co-stars Joan Blackman and Lola Albright PA 19/25 Elvis Presley PA 20/25 Welsh-born entertainer Tom Jones poses with Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1st July 1971 Getty Images 21/25 Singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977), 33, and his 22 year-old wife Priscilla, leaving the Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, with their baby daughter Lisa-Marie, born at the hospital on February 2nd Getty Images 22/25 American rock singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) serenades a basset hound in a top hat with the song, 'Hound Dog' on the set of 'The Steve Allen Show,' July 1956 Getty Images 23/25 American film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) strides around a ranch with a gun in his hand Getty Images 24/25 Singer Elvis Presley holding up actress Jennifer Holden, his co-star in the film 'Jailhouse Rock', as they spend time together in a swimming pool, circa 1957 Getty Images 25/25 Ann Margret and Elvis Presley pose in 1964 in USA for a publicity photo for their new film "Viva Las Vegas" Getty Images

The sum was to be paid in two sections - 50,000 dollars within five days of the agreement and 50,000 dollars on or before August 20 1973.

Priscilla would also receive half of the income from the couple's three residences in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge, of Henry Aldridge and Son in Devizes, Wiltshire, described the papers as "a fabulous piece of showbusiness history".

"These are exceptional examples of Elvis' signature, being both bold and large. It is extremely rare to have Elvis sign in his full name, Elvis Aaron Presley, and also Aaron with two AAs, as it was written on his tombstone," Mr Aldridge said.

"Each of the 12 pages contains fascinating details and offers the reader a snapshot into the details involved between both parties that only legal documents can give.

"This document offers a collector the chance to own something from one of the most important episodes in Elvis's life."

Elvis Presley - Style file 25 show all Elvis Presley - Style file 1/25 1950s Signing autographs for his fans, who are kept at bay by a wire fence Getty Images 2/25 1955 A head shot of Elvis Presley Rex Features 3/25 1955 Posing on a wagon at Knott's Berry Farm in California Getty Images 4/25 1955 Posing for a portrait with a twelve string guitar Getty Images 5/25 1956 Posing in the living room alongside a pink record player Rex Features 6/25 1956 On the set of 'Love Me Tender' Rex Features 7/25 1956 Serenading a basset hound in a top hat with the song, 'Hound Dog' on the set of 'The Steve Allen Show' Getty Images 8/25 1957 Starring in the musical film 'Jailhouse Rock' Getty Images 9/25 1958 Chatting to two convalescent teenagers during a visit to a hospital Getty Images 10/25 1958 Surrounded by fans after a concert AFP/Getty Images 11/25 1959 Pictured with his 1956 Lincoln Continental car AFP/Getty Images 12/25 1960 In a snow storm as he returns home after his military service in Germany AFP/Getty Images 13/25 1960 Striding around a ranch Getty Images 14/25 1962 On the set of 'Kid Galahad' Rex Features 15/25 1962 On the set of 'Follow that Dream' Rex Features 16/25 1963 On the set of 'Viva Lad Vegas' Rex Features 17/25 1965 Posing for a photocall 18/25 1965 Posing in a yellow jacket during a photo opportunity 19/25 1965 Posing for a studio portrait Getty Images 20/25 1967 Being fed a mouthful of wedding cake by his bride Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas Getty Images 21/25 1968 With his wife Priscilla and their new-born baby Lisa Marie at the Baptist Hospital at Memphis, Tennessee Getty Images 22/25 1970 Meeting with President Richard Nixon Getty Images 23/25 1971 Elvis with his wife Priscilla and Welsh-born entertainer Tom Jones Getty Images 24/25 1973 Posing in an iconic blue jumpsuit Rex Features 25/25 1975 Laughing during a photocall Getty Images 1/25 1950s Signing autographs for his fans, who are kept at bay by a wire fence Getty Images 2/25 1955 A head shot of Elvis Presley Rex Features 3/25 1955 Posing on a wagon at Knott's Berry Farm in California Getty Images 4/25 1955 Posing for a portrait with a twelve string guitar Getty Images 5/25 1956 Posing in the living room alongside a pink record player Rex Features 6/25 1956 On the set of 'Love Me Tender' Rex Features 7/25 1956 Serenading a basset hound in a top hat with the song, 'Hound Dog' on the set of 'The Steve Allen Show' Getty Images 8/25 1957 Starring in the musical film 'Jailhouse Rock' Getty Images 9/25 1958 Chatting to two convalescent teenagers during a visit to a hospital Getty Images 10/25 1958 Surrounded by fans after a concert AFP/Getty Images 11/25 1959 Pictured with his 1956 Lincoln Continental car AFP/Getty Images 12/25 1960 In a snow storm as he returns home after his military service in Germany AFP/Getty Images 13/25 1960 Striding around a ranch Getty Images 14/25 1962 On the set of 'Kid Galahad' Rex Features 15/25 1962 On the set of 'Follow that Dream' Rex Features 16/25 1963 On the set of 'Viva Lad Vegas' Rex Features 17/25 1965 Posing for a photocall 18/25 1965 Posing in a yellow jacket during a photo opportunity 19/25 1965 Posing for a studio portrait Getty Images 20/25 1967 Being fed a mouthful of wedding cake by his bride Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas Getty Images 21/25 1968 With his wife Priscilla and their new-born baby Lisa Marie at the Baptist Hospital at Memphis, Tennessee Getty Images 22/25 1970 Meeting with President Richard Nixon Getty Images 23/25 1971 Elvis with his wife Priscilla and Welsh-born entertainer Tom Jones Getty Images 24/25 1973 Posing in an iconic blue jumpsuit Rex Features 25/25 1975 Laughing during a photocall Getty Images

Mr Aldridge said the divorce papers were estimated to fetch between £20,000 and £25,000 when they go under the hammer on Saturday.

They state: "Unfortunate circumstances and unhappy differences have arisen between the parties by reason of which they have lived separate and apart since February 23, 1972, and by reason of which they intend to dissolve their marriage through a petition therefore to be filed by husband in the Los Angeles Superior Court."