12 x 10 in (30.5 x 25.5 cm)

Provenance and Authentication:
According to the accompanying documentation provided by the consignor, the signatures have been examined with reference to multiple factors, including ink characteristics, material aging, stylistic consistency, and historical context. The collectible is accompanied by supporting authentication documentation that contributes to its documented provenance.

A September 7, 2006 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Issue 1008, featuring Bob Dylan on the cover and bearing a prominent signature attributed to Dylan in dark ink.

The issue presents Dylan as its principal cover subject under the headline "The Genius of Bob Dylan - An Intimate Conversation," featuring an extensive interview by Jonathan Lethem accompanied by photography by Matthew Rolston.

Published during an important later period of Dylan's career, the issue appeared in 2006, the same year as the release of Modern Times. The feature examines Dylan's songwriting, creative process, and enduring position within American popular music, making the magazine a particularly appropriate medium for his autograph.

A large autograph in dark ink appears at the upper left of the front cover, adjacent to Dylan's portrait. Its placement maintains the visual integrity of the principal cover image while establishing a direct relationship between the signature and its subject.

The visible handwriting exhibits a rapidly executed and abbreviated construction, with pronounced principal movements, compressed intermediate forms, and a fluid terminal stroke. As Dylan's autograph evolved considerably over the course of his career, comparative examination should take particular account of documented examples from the relevant period.

Combining a Bob Dylan cover appearance, a substantial feature devoted specifically to his career, and a prominently placed autograph, the present magazine holds appeal to collectors of Bob Dylan, signed music publications, American songwriting, and rock-and-roll memorabilia.