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[Samuel Clemens] Mark Twain: Harper's Weekly Poster. 12 1/2" x 15 5/8" three-color lithograph promotional poster for Mark Twain's "Stirring Times in Austria." Designed in 1898 by Edward Penfield for Harper's Magazine, the poster features a bold, stylized profile portrait of Twain set against a vivid yellow background, with text announcing the article in Harper's March issue. An iconic example of American Art Nouveau graphic design. Mounted to a linen backing sheet to an overall size of 14 1/8" x 17 5/8".

Condition: Lightly toned. Short, closed tear at right edge; minor soiling to lower right.


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Auction Dates
March, 2026
18th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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Sold on Mar 18, 2026 for: $99.00
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