Rudyard Kipling Autographs

Born in Bombay, India in 1865, Rudyard Kipling is one of the most famous writers of the late 19th and early 20th century. His parents were British, but he spent much of his childhood in India. Kipling’s family belonged to the British civil service, and he attended several prestigious schools in England before returning to India in his early 20s to work as a journalist. This period of his life inspired many of his most famous works, including the Jungle Book and Kim.
Kipling’s historical career began with his work at the Civil and Military Gazette in Lahore. He quickly became known for his writing, which was often critical of British colonial rule in India. His controversial reporting caused him to be transferred to a less prominent position, but he continued to write as a correspondent for other newspapers. Eventually, he was offered a job at the Pioneer in Allahabad, where he gained a reputation as a prolific and respected writer.
Kipling’s work during this period was marked by a deep interest in history, politics, and society. His writing often focused on the traditions, culture, and people of India, and he was known for his powerful use of language and evocative imagery. His later work, including his famous poem “If,” reflected his interest in the themes of heroism and individualism, which were central to his historical perspective. Throughout his career, Kipling remained deeply engaged with the historical and cultural context of his writing, and his work continues to be celebrated today for its historical significance and literary genius.
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Traded items with a signature of Rudyard Kipling

The most expensive item with a signature of Rudyard Kipling (Rudyard Kipling BURWASH EDITION of the WORKS 1/1000 Signed Sets in Orig. D.J.'s) was sold in May 2025 for $9,781.00 while the cheapest item (SIR WALTER BESANT Novelist HISTORIAN Insipired Rudyard Kipling SIGNED CARD) found a new owner for $3.78 in November 2014. The month with the most items sold (3) was November 2014 with an average selling price of $102.50 for an autographed item of Rudyard Kipling. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2008 with $987.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $25.00 was January 2016. In average, an autographed item from Rudyard Kipling is worth $142.50.

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Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	1920's Set of 7 Authors Hand Signed Autographs - Rudyard Kipling, Henry Van Dyke	$539.85
	1920's Set of 7 Authors Hand Signed Autographs - Rudyard Kipling, Henry Van Dyke	$539.85
	1920's Set of 7 Authors Hand Signed Autographs - Rudyard Kipling, Henry Van Dyke	$539.85
	1922 Rudyard Kipling signed autograph Zoological Society Gardens Regent's Park	$318.25
	1922 Rudyard Kipling signed autograph Zoological Society Gardens Regent's Park	$318.25
	1922 Rudyard Kipling signed autograph Zoological Society Gardens Regent's Park	$318.25
	Author RUDYARD KIPLING Autograph Letter Signed	$293.00
	Author RUDYARD KIPLING Autograph Letter Signed	$293.00
	Author RUDYARD KIPLING Autograph Letter Signed	$293.00
	Dec 3 1927 Signed Autograph Autographed Rudyard Kipling typewritten letter OF	$371.25
	Dec 3 1927 Signed Autograph Autographed Rudyard Kipling typewritten letter OF	$371.25
	Dec 3 1927 Signed Autograph Autographed Rudyard Kipling typewritten letter OF	$371.25
	Framed Rudyard Kipling, Autograph Signature Estate Sale Find	$50.00
	Framed Rudyard Kipling, Autograph Signature Estate Sale Find	$50.00
	Framed Rudyard Kipling, Autograph Signature Estate Sale Find	$50.00