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This collection contains original illustrations by Clifford Harper for the Guardian.

Administrative/Biographical history: Clifford Harper was an illustrator for a number of 1970s radical publications, including Undercurrents, Cienfuegos Press Anarchist Review and his self-published Class War Comix, before becoming a regular contributor to the Guardian. He contributed illustrations for the 'Country Diary' column, from November 1996. Harper provided illustrations for the 'Last word' column by philosopher AC Grayling, which appeared in the Guardian from September 1999 to May 2002. He was also a contributor to Readers Digest and the Radio Times. An exhibition of Harper's work, titled Graphic Anarchy, was shown in the Guardian Newsroom in April 2003.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Prudence' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 25 September 1999 and explored public spending. Drawing shows a belt and braces.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Leadership' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 2 October 1999 and examined schools of thought on leadership. Drawing shows the outline of an individual who is addressing a large crowd.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Courage' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 20 November 1999 and explored what is meant by courage. Drawing shows a man in bed looking out of the window, with an empty cup beside him on a bedside table.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Health' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 11 December 1999 following the launch of an NHS internet information service. Drawing shows a doctor embracing a patient whilst listening to the patient's lungs using a stethoscope.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Intemperance' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 1 January 2000 on indulgence and the excessive use of alcohol . Drawing shows two men asleep on a bar surrounded by wine bottles, whilst a third man examines a bottle in the search for more alcohol.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Depression' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 8 January 2000 examining Seasonal Affective Disorder, or winter depression. Drawing shows a man with a dark cloud above his head.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on History' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 15 January 2000 on the importance of history with reference to the libel action taken against Deborah Lipstadt and Penguin Books by right-wing historian David Irving. Drawing shows a clock on a brick wall, but the numbers are painted backwards.

Original illustration which accompanied the article 'The last word on Drugs' by AC Grayling which appeared in the Guardian on 22 January 2000 exploring the modern and historical use of drugs. Drawing shows a cup and spoon beside a packet of marijuana cigarettes.