Wow, here is a fantastic find: EIGHT Charley Harper posters originally produced for the National Park Service in 1986, 1990 and 1994, still available for sale from the Government Printing Office. The posters cost from $12 to $19, and get this: There is no cost for shipping and no tax! The eight, apparently still remaining from depleted stock are for the Glacier Bay, Rocky Mountains, Atlantic Barrier Islands, Canyon Country, The Alpine Northwest, the Sierra Range, Hawaii and Isle Royal. I snapped up one of each snap, crackle, pop!
With Charley Harper so popular today, there are a number other sites online selling these posters for as much as $50. I looked quick — and these seem to be the very same posters
that you get from Uncle Sam. Many thanks to reader Elaine, who pointed out this great deal when we were began talking earlier today about how expensive mid century modern decor has gotten. She saw the “Atlantic Barrier Islands” poster that I put in my ebay carousel. It’s on the ‘bay for $25. Gougers!
Okay, so now I have to walk you, step-by-step, where to order each of the posters, because they do not seems to be in one easy place on the government websites. And note, as you look at the listing — Some posters are 39″ x 29″, some are 24″ x 17″:
Here are the links to to all the posters still available today.
If you want to see larger images, I found some on this site – which stocks these at $50! – and where you can also see some of the old stock poster we missed out on boo hoo.
Finally –take a look at this humongous book about Charley Harper — written just recently by Todd Oldham, who is a huge fan of this famous mid century modern artist.
Peggy says
I was just looking at those this morning at 40-50 bucks a piece and thought i coudnt afford them! Just bought two. Thanks Pam!
pam kueber says
yay!
Eric says
I ordered 2 posters and today I got 2 poster tubes in the mail. However, one of them was empty. Did this happen to anyone else? It’s kinda funny yet annoying at the same time.
Amy says
Thanks for the info…I found your site by accident b/c I was looking for links to buy the C. Harper cross stitch patterns and your blog came up b/c someone mentioned those sites. Just purchased the Hawaii, Canyon, Rocky Mt and Isle R. posters. I grew up in Cincinnati where Harper lived and he always did work for our local nature center. When I was small, I though he was their own personal artist! LOL! Had no idea he was so well known until I got older.
pam kueber says
Welcome, Amy!
Elaine says
I was inspired to complete my collection, got Sierra Range, Hawaii and Isle Royale. Now to find a place to put them!
Pauline Simpson says
Bought them all!
Pauline Simpson says
Hi there; The National Post just ran an article about you and the website. I visited immediately and found the link to Charley Harper posters. I love his stuff. Bought the Todd Oldham book and have even found old Ford Times magazines at car shows and flea markets. I have just ordered 4 of his posters. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
pam kueber says
Hi, Pauline: Welcome!! That is so cool about the National Post. I have lived in Canada twice — so I have a special place in my heart for the country. Glad you have joined our little band here — and glad you found the Harper posters!!!!
Bird says
For the Harper fans, Fishs Eddy still has the Harper tableware for sale:
http://www.fishseddy.com/browse.cfm/2,262.html
Bird says
Thanks so much for the tip! I’m a big Harper fan, so I couldn’t resist ordering the Atlantic Barrier Islands poster, although I note that this is the smaller version for sale in Nat Park Service store. (There is also a larger size)
Heidi Flenner says
I order the Pacific Northwest Poster since that is where am and I cannot wait to get it! Thanks for the tip!
Ann-Marie Meyers says
And for those who want to add their own personal touch, there are lots of Charley Harper cross stitch and needlepoint patterns out there. Here are two places you can find them, although if you google, you will find more. I am lucky enough to have a couple of exclusive ones in some old, old “Just Cross Stitch Magazines” that I have always intended to get around to doing, but never had the house for. Thanks for reminding me that now I do!
http://www.stitchers-paradise.com/XStitch_Charts/XSCCharleyHarper.html
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/charley-harper-needlepoint.htm