Thor Heyerdahl Autographs
Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian explorer, writer, and anthropologist best known for his daring exploits in studying the natural sciences and the history of human migration across the Pacific. Born in Larvik, Norway, in 1914, Heyerdahl was widely regarded as a gifted polymath and an adventurer who sought to unlock some of the greatest mysteries of human history. Over the course of his long and illustrious career, Heyerdahl contributed significantly to the study of numerous fields, ranging from archaeology and anthropology to oceanography and ethnography.
Heyerdahl's pursuit of the truth about human journeys across vast bodies of water began in earnest when he journeyed to the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific in the early 1930s. This sparked his imagination and sparked his interest in studying the history of early human exploration, resulting in further trips to other regions in the Pacific, including to Easter Island and other Polynesian islands. Heyerdahl's significant career also includes work as a lecturer, compelling writer, and media personality, with numerous publications ranging from scientific books and research papers to travelogues and popular media pieces. By the end of his career, Heyerdahl had championed the idea that the world's earliest civilizations were in fact interconnected, making lasting contributions to the study of human history.
Heyerdahl's long and prestigious career spanned several decades, and he was frequently awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the sciences and humanities. Amongst these was his induction as a fellow of the British Academy in 1951, and also in the Academy of Sciences of Egypt, as well as being elected a member of the Royal Society of Arts in London in 1965. Heyerdahl died in 2002, leaving behind a rich legacy that forever changed the way we perceive the ancient world and human history. Through his expeditions and writings, Heyerdahl remains a beacon of inspiration to researchers, explorers, and anthropologists around the world, providing invaluable insights into the lives of our ancient ancestors.
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Current items with a signature of Thor Heyerdahl
These are the most current items with a signature of Thor Heyerdahl that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Thor Heyerdahl Autographed Kon-tiki Postcard & First Edition BookC Edition | $450.00 |  |
| Thor Heyerdahl Autographed Kon-tiki Postcard & First Edition BookC Edition | $450.00 | |
Traded items with a signature of Thor Heyerdahl
The most expensive item with a signature of Thor Heyerdahl (THOR HEYERDAHL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/25/1975) was sold in November 2014 for $950.00 while the cheapest item (Thor Heyerdahl signed index card - Kon-Tiki adventurer) found a new owner for $5.00 in August 2012. The month with the most items sold (8) was May 2025 with an average selling price of $112.50 for an autographed item of Thor Heyerdahl. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2022 with $249.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $11.00 was October 2012. In average, an autographed item from Thor Heyerdahl is worth $50.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Thor Heyerdahl were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
