11 1/8 x 8 3/8 in (28.2 x 21.2 cm)

Provenance and Authentication:
This lot is accompanied by supporting documentation provided by the consignor. According to the accompanying materials, the signature was reviewed with reference to factors including ink characteristics, material aging, stylistic consistency, and historical context. These materials relate to the reported signature, provenance, and authentication history of the piece, and are presented as received for bidder review in accordance with the auction terms and conditions.

This August 8, 1969 issue of TIME features John Wayne, one of the most enduring figures in American cinema and cultural history. By the late 1960s, Wayne had long transcended the role of movie star, becoming a symbolic embodiment of frontier spirit, personal conviction, and classical American masculinity.

The magazine bears Wayne's authentic signature placed directly on the cover, executed with a steady hand and confident flow. The autograph displays the bold, slightly slanted lettering characteristic of his later-period signing style, with consistent pressure and natural stroke termination. Its placement complements the dramatic cover imagery rather than overwhelming it, enhancing both visual balance and presentation quality.

Signed TIME magazines featuring John Wayne are particularly desirable due to the publication's global authority and documentary weight. Unlike generic photographs, a signed TIME cover anchors the autograph within a precise historical moment, connecting Wayne's personal inscription to the broader political and cultural narratives of late-twentieth-century America.

This piece stands as a compelling intersection of Hollywood legend and historical record, offering collectors a visually powerful and culturally grounded artifact with strong long-term appeal.

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ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.


Condition and Authenticity:

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