John Burroughs Autographs
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an American essayist and naturalist who wrote extensively about the natural world. Born in the Catskill Mountains of New York, Burroughs spent much of his early life working on the family farm and attending school. In 1854, he left home to work as a schoolteacher and later as a clerk in Washington, D.C. During the Civil War, Burroughs worked as a government clerk and became friends with Walt Whitman, who encouraged him to pursue a writing career.
Burroughs’ literary career took off in the early 1870s, when his essays on nature began appearing in magazines like Atlantic Monthly and Scribner's Monthly. He went on to publish several books, including Wake Robin (1871), Winter Sunshine (1875), and Birds and Poets (1877). His writing was celebrated for its simple, vivid prose and its focus on the natural world. Burroughs was also a popular lecturer and gave talks about nature and literature in various cities throughout the United States.
In addition to his literary career, Burroughs was involved in several important historical and cultural events. In 1893, he was one of the founding members of the Audubon Society, which aimed to protect birds and their habitats. He also corresponded with a number of leading figures in the arts and sciences, including Walt Whitman, Thomas Edison, and Theodore Roosevelt. Burroughs’ work continues to be celebrated today for its blend of scientific inquiry, literary craftsmanship, and love of the natural world.
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Traded items with a signature of John Burroughs
The most expensive item with a signature of John Burroughs (1904 The Writings of John Burroughs Fine Leather Signed Autograph edition) was sold in May 2025 for $3,750.00 while the cheapest item (John Burroughs Jr. - U.S. Ambassador - Signed / Auto 8x9 photo (creases)) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2012. The month with the most items sold (4) was January 2014 with an average selling price of $29.17 for an autographed item of John Burroughs. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2024 with $500.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2012. In average, an autographed item from John Burroughs is worth $45.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of John Burroughs were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 1900s Naturalist John Burroughs AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED Glass Photo Camera Negative | $306.00 |  |
| 1900s Naturalist John Burroughs AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED Glass Photo Camera Negative | $306.00 | |
| C.1900'S...JOHN BURROUGHS NATURALIST AUTHOR,PHOTO BY GOODLANDER SISTERS SIGNED | $75.00 | |
| CLARA BARRUS - Physician - Naturalist JOHN BURROUGHS biographer- 2 Signed Notes | $45.00 | |
| CLARA BARRUS - Physician - Naturalist JOHN BURROUGHS biographer- 2 Signed Notes | $45.00 | |
 | John Burroughs - American naturalist, essayist - signature (127) | $40.00 | |
| John Burroughs - American naturalist, essayist - signature (127) | $40.00 | |
| JOHN BURROUGHS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/15/1892 | $500.00 | |
| JOHN BURROUGHS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/15/1892 | $500.00 | |
 | John Burroughs signed card American naturalist and nature essayist | $36.95 | |
| John Burroughs signed card American naturalist and nature essayist | $36.95 | |
| Naturalist John Burroughs Signed and Addressed Envelope | $85.00 | |
| Naturalist John Burroughs Signed and Addressed Envelope | $85.00 | |
| SIGNED Rare Autograph Of John Burroughs Naturalist And Author | $33.33 | |
| SIGNED Rare Autograph Of John Burroughs Naturalist And Author | $33.33 | |
