A rare, typewritten lyric sheet for Bob Dylan’s song “I’m Not There” has resurfaced after being hidden for nearly 60 years inside a first-edition book of poetry by Allen Ginsberg. The document, which was discovered by a book dealer handling the estate of Sally Grossman, is set to be auctioned by Omega Auctions with an estimate of £20,000–£40,000. Other high-profile collectibles hitting the block include Stephen Curry’s game-worn sneakers at Sotheby’s and a signed Albert Einstein etching.
This sale highlights the robust and growing market for cultural memorabilia and rare manuscripts, which often overlap with the fine art market at major auction houses. The discovery of the Dylan lyrics underscores the significant financial value placed on provenance and the physical artifacts of 20th-century cultural icons, following previous multi-million dollar sales of Dylan's handwritten drafts at Sotheby’s and Christie’s.