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Lost Dylan lyric draft reportedly discovered
Simplyoutdoorsva reported that a torn page described as a rare working draft of Bob Dylan's "I'm Not There" was found inside a first-edition paperback of Allen Ginsberg's "Ankor Wat." The page is linked in the report to Dylan's 1967 writing and recording period with The Band in New York. The book reportedly previously belonged to Sally Grossman, a close Dylan associate and wife of his first manager.
Why it matters
If authenticated, the page would be a notable Dylan creative-process artifact from the Basement Tapes era and could draw collector and auction attention.
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WORTH NOTING
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Will the lyric draft be authenticated?
The reported discovery's significance and auction value depend on provenance, expert verification, and confirmation of its connection to Dylan's 1967 work.
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Where will the artifact surface next?
The report suggests auction interest, but no auction house, sale date, estimate, or ownership chain has yet been detailed in the provided coverage.