Jonas Salk Autographs
Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist best known for his groundbreaking work in developing the first successful polio vaccine. Born on October 28, 1914, in New York City to a Polish immigrant family, Salk showed an early interest in science and medicine. He attended the City College of New York, where he earned a degree in chemistry, and later enrolled at the New York University School of Medicine, obtaining his medical degree in 1939. Salk's initial professional pursuits included working on influenza vaccines and research on various viruses, which laid the groundwork for his later achievements.
In the early 1950s, as polio outbreaks crippled thousands of children each year, Salk shifted his focus to the poliovirus. His innovative research led him to develop the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), which he first tested in 1952. This pioneering work culminated in a large-scale field trial in 1954, involving over a million children across the United States, which proved the vaccine's effectiveness. Salk’s vaccine was declared safe and effective in April 1955, marking a significant milestone in the fight against polio. Unlike many researchers of his time, Salk famously chose not to patent the vaccine, believing it belonged to the public and should be widely accessible, which further solidified his status as a humanitarian in the field of medicine.
Throughout his career, Salk continued to contribute to scientific research and public health. After the success of the polio vaccine, he established the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, in 1963, where he pursued research in fields such as cancer, AIDS, and neurological disorders. Salk's legacy extends beyond his scientific achievements; he became a symbol of the power of research and innovation in healthcare and an advocate for the application of science for the betterment of humanity. He passed away on June 23, 1995, but his contributions continue to impact public health efforts worldwide, reminding us of the importance of scientific progress and altruism in the medical field.
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Traded items with a signature of Jonas Salk
The most expensive item with a signature of Jonas Salk (Jonas Salk signed published report on the announcement of the polio v... Lot 141) was sold in November 2016 for $1,300.00 while the cheapest item (Splendid Solution by Jeffrey Kluger. With Jonas Salk signature card!) found a new owner for $1.00 in January 2020. The month with the most items sold (4) was June 2020 with an average selling price of $49.27 for an autographed item of Jonas Salk. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2025 with $432.12 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $9.95 was June 2022. In average, an autographed item from Jonas Salk is worth $56.55.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Jonas Salk were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Assistant To Jonas Salk -8x10 Letter - Signed | Autograph | $88.98 |  |
| Assistant To Jonas Salk -8x10 Letter - Signed | Autograph | $88.98 | |
| Jonas Salk Autographed 3x5 Card JSA COA Polio Vaccine Researcher & 1984 Letter | $129.99 | |
| Jonas Salk Autographed 3x5 Card JSA COA Polio Vaccine Researcher & 1984 Letter | $129.99 | |
| Jonas Salk Hand Signed 8x10 Photo With Secretary Letter 1970 JSA CERTIFICATION | $432.12 | |
| Jonas Salk Hand Signed 8x10 Photo With Secretary Letter 1970 JSA CERTIFICATION | $432.12 | |
| Jonas Salk Rare Original Hand Signed Letter With Original Envelope March 5, 1963 | $149.00 | |
| Jonas Salk Rare Original Hand Signed Letter With Original Envelope March 5, 1963 | $149.00 | |
| Jonas Salk Signed First Day Cover Honoring Polio Vaccine Discovery PSA Auto | $240.00 | |
| Jonas Salk Signed First Day Cover Honoring Polio Vaccine Discovery PSA Auto | $240.00 | |
| Jonas Salk Signed Letter - American Virologist; Developed Polio Vaccine | $56.00 | |
| Jonas Salk Signed Letter - American Virologist; Developed Polio Vaccine | $56.00 | |
| Jonas Salk Signed Paper - Autograph - Autographs of Famous People | $46.25 | |
 | LETTER SIGNED BY JONAS SALK AND 2 OF HIS BOOKS One 1st Edition One Personal Copy | $358.50 | |
| LETTER SIGNED BY JONAS SALK AND 2 OF HIS BOOKS One 1st Edition One Personal Copy | $358.50 | |
