“I want to let you in on a secret investment that

you can enjoy and feel passionate about...

Which will enrich your life, and has performed

better than stocks or the property market”

Millions of people worldwide are already taking part and benefitting... an

abundance of famous people are in on it... and some of the world's most

successful investors have been involved for years...

This activity will allow you to choose where you want to focus your time and

money, and give you years of pleasure and profit, along the way.

So, let's get started...

They say that trust can take years to build and can disappear in an instant, that is what has

happened in the financial markets.

Many people have decided to hold cash, to feel happier and more in control of their wealth, but the

income on cash is at an all time low, and even some of the respected banks have gone bust, needed

bailouts, or look to be in a very perilous state.

Major institutions and so-called wealth managers have been found to be lacking, and even some

mega Ponzi schemes have been uncovered.

Security is key, and the knowledge that your wealth is secure and not about to disappear or be

attacked. It’s at times like these, when the news is all doom and gloom that you need something to

raise your spirits, and something you can rely on.

I want to tell you about a market where trust is still the watch word... That will give you a unique

opportunity to take control of your finances and enrich your life.

This is a market where you can acquire a profitable asset that is solid and tangible, that you can both

enjoy and profit from in years to come.

And the best news?

Prices in this market have long outperformed the traditional, mainstream financial markets.

In fact, in these times of global recession, this market is doing better than ever.

“Paul Fraser knows collectibles like Warren Buffett knows stocks,

or Bill Gross knows bonds.”

Dr Steve Sjuggerud, DailyWealth.com

My name is Paul Fraser and I have been dealing in the top level of the collectibles markets for over

30 years.

During this time, I’ve learnt that the best way to secure your money is to invest it in something that

you can feel passionate about, where supply is diminishing and demand is rising.

In this report, I want to show you how you can discover where your passion lies and at the same

time make a solid investment.

Collectibles represent a chance for you to explore the hobby or interest you’ve always secretly

harboured... or the hobby or interest you’ve always dreamt of having.

Do you have an interest in art? Or have you ever wanted to learn more about it? How about vintage

wines or whisky?

If none of these appeal to you, then how about classic cars, rare books, vintage watches, jewellery,

war memorabilia, space memorabilia, autographs, coins or stamps?

If any of these things interest you, then good. Because, as you read on, I will tell you how you can

both enjoy and profit from them.

“Collectors are happy people.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, ‘Germany’s greatest man of letters’

In my experience, truer words have never been said.

The fact is, most of us don’t have enough time for the things we enjoy doing. Our commitments,

responsibilities and schedules often get in the way. As they say: that’s life.

But does it have to be?

In my opinion, no it doesn’t. All it takes is the right organisation, help and expertise.

And I know there are millions of people worldwide who agree with me.

Over 30 years, I’ve learnt that collectibles can enhance your life and make you money at the same

time. And I’m going to show you exactly how.

But first, let me tell you a bit about myself.

I have always loved collectibles. And, ever since I sold my first major item – a signed Beatles LP – in

1978, they have been my absolute passion.

That same year, I founded Fraser’s Autographs. We were among the first companies to make people

realise that you can make money from autographs and manuscript material.

Fraser’s is currently Europe’s largest autograph and memorabilia dealer.

From autographs, I moved on to stamps and became sole owner of the Stanley Gibbons Group, the

world’s oldest and most famous stamp dealer.

Later, as Chairman of the Stanley Gibbons Group Plc, I successfully floated the company on the

London Stock Exchange.

Through these companies, I helped to establish collectibles as an essential long-term investment.

This experience taught me how you can get the most enjoyment from collectibles and the best

investment returns.

And, now, I want to share everything that I’ve learned with you.

That’s why, in 2008, I sold my shareholding in Stanley Gibbons to dedicate my time to Paul Fraser

Collectibles Limited.

But, before I do...

Let me tell you that...

The global markets are supported by millions of passionate and dedicated collectors, with billions in

sales each year.

Also, without collectors, much of our history wouldn’t be here today. There would be no museums

or art galleries to enjoy.

And you’d be amazed at the sort of people who are involved...

For instance, did you know that Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, has a huge collection of rare

and classic paintings – and owns Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codicil, for which he paid £19 million?

Or that Tony Blair has a valuable coin collection?

Johnny Depp, meanwhile has a passion for rare, first edition books; Angelina Jolie collects Banksy

artwork (incidentally, Banksy’s largest ever exhibition is on in his, and our, hometown of Bristol as I

write); and Arnold Schwarzenegger collects vintage watches...

Of course, these people are millionaires. But you don’t need to be massively wealthy to make money

from collectibles.

Not just for millionaires...

Collectibles are accessible to all, with a low price entry point.

But, before you get involved, it is vital that you have the right people helping you.

That’s where Paul Fraser Collectibles come in.

Over 30 years, our experts have built-up the knowledge, passion and expertise to deal at this level.

We understand that the two most important things with collectibles are quality and rarity. These

two characteristics ultimately define how much enjoyment and profit you will get from an item.

With collectibles, authenticity is where the true expertise comes in. That’s why we are here to offer

guidance, integrity and opinion where it matters so you can be confident in making the right

decisions for you.

The news just gets better...

Let me tell you about some investment advantages that I have discovered over 30 years:

• Diversification can reduce your exposure and risk. This is well documented. Merrill Lynch

advises clients to invest 10% of their wealth in these types of alternative investments

• The movements in collectibles prices are unrelated to equity markets

• Most collectibles bring annual percentage returns in the high single and low double figures,

and can be accurately calculated from historical data, price guides and auction results

• Collectibles are very liquid, so you can obtain the best prices with the right thought,

preparation and timing – and buy or sell them wherever is best in the world

• An increasing number of high-net-worth individuals are moving into these markets, looking

for a more active and personal involvement in their investments

• The demographics behind the markets are immense and growing rapidly. Baby-boomers are

resuming childhood hobbies, and it’s estimated that the over 50’s population will soon

control 80% of the world’s wealth.

So, while more and more people are appreciating the benefits of holding items of great historical

interest as physical assets, they don’t have access to the right specialist information or expertise, to

give them the confidence to invest.

At Paul Fraser Collectibles, our aim is to make sure that you do.

As you read on I’ll tell you more about how...

We have one clear objective: to provide an internet site that gives you the finest FREE information,

advice and opinion on interesting, unique, and investment-worthy collectibles.

Paul Fraser Collectibles is establishing itself as the world’s #1 online information resource on all of

the world’s fastest-growing, most sought-after and most profitable collectible items.

The possibilities are endless, and over the next few pages, I will highlight some particular favourites

of ours. But whatever your area of interest, we hope that it’s covered here now or in the coming

months.

We will show you how to get involved, why, and how this should enrich your life.

Here’s a great 1st

example...

Rare coins

“The opportunity to buy a rare coin is often rarer than the coin itself.”

Lester Merkin, noted dealer

Rare coins are one of the best categories for illustrating how

collectibles can offer enjoyment and rewarding investment

opportunities.

Rare coins are among the oldest and most prized forms of collectible.

Famous collectors include the former British Prime Minister Tony

Blair and actress Nicole Kidman.

There are estimated to be around 50 million coin collectors in the US

alone. Overall, US rare coin sales are believed to total around $10

billion annually.

But the big growth is in the emerging markets. The gold coin market

in India, for instance, is currently worth $2.1 billion.

Many collectors use the power of coin investments to fund college

tuition, estate building and retirement.

So, rare coin investing is clearly lucrative.

Better still...

A recent study monitored the appreciation of coins over seven years. It found that coins can

accumulate gains of anything from 90% to 200% in that time.

For instance, an 1813 George III Guinea rose from £800 to £1,950 in seven years. That’s a growth

rate of 144%. Better still, the value of an Elizabeth I Sovereign coin rose from £3,100 to £8,500; an

increase of 174%.

Even better growth came from a 1723 George I SSC shilling. It rose from £85 to £300 over the seven

years – an amazing rise of 253%.

As you read on, I will show you some top range coins. High-end coin investing can open you to a

world of history and fascination...

For instance, Paul Fraser Collectibles currently has the Gold Sovereign, one of the most famed 22

carat bullion gold coins in the world.

First issued in 1817, during the reign of King George III (1760-1820), only 10 of these coins are today

thought to exist. Our example is for sale priced £40,000 ($66,000).

“The Rarest Gold Sovereign

Ever Minted in the UK,” the

Gold Sovereign is one of the

most famed 22 carat bullion

gold coins in the world. It is for

sale priced £40,000 ($66,000)

Also in our stock is a Gold Doppio Ducato (Double Ducat) from 1509. The second of four issued, it is

the only one to depict its subject Alfonso, 3rd Duke of Ferrara, with a beard.

Again, this coin is rare. Only five examples are thought to exist, two of which are in museums. We

are offering it to collectors priced £80,000 ($132,000).

Meanwhile, big coin sales have been taking place across the globe - most recently at Heritage

Auction Galleries’ Numismatic Auctions Week.

Heritage’s week-long auction in Texas made a total of $52 million in sales, led by the jaw-dropping

$3.7 million sale of the 1913 Liberty Nickel.

Recent years have seen a number of coins sell for record amounts. These include an English coin, a

single Edward III gold Double Florin or Double Leopard, which sold for £460,000.

One of the reasons I love coin collecting is for the surprises it can throw up.

For instance, last year, a lady dug up a coin in a field in Salisbury, England. Once the dirt had been

rubbed off its surface, the coin was identified as an extremely rare ninth century Anglo-Frisian gold

solidus.

It sold at a London auction in June, 2009, for a tidy

£9,300.

Another great story was the discovery of an 1870-s San

Francisco U.S. half dime. There are only two like it in the

world and, before 1978, nobody knew that it even

existed. At auction, the coin sold for a massive $1.4

million.

The 1870-s was sold with a collection of 93 mint

condition half dimes. All together, they went for $2.2

million.

“I like the history... coins don’t just bring you back to the Mint, they bring you back to the meeting

rooms at the Mint where they discussed what they were going to strike next. The designers came

up with all kinds of possibilities.”

Andrew Lustig, leading rare coin collector

As with stamps, rare misprints can also bring in large sums. Last year, between 50,000 and 200,000

UK 20 pence coins were accidentally minted without a date mark. Soaring demand saw one sell on

eBay for £7,100.

The sheer demand for rare coins ensures that they remain one of the most traditional, portable and

rewarding collectible investments.

There are only two of these 1870-s San

Francisco U.S. half dimes in the world. At

auction, this one fetched a massive $1.4m

Space

“Half a century ago the idea that the world’s leading fine art auction houses would one day be

selling space memorabilia might have been dismissed as science fiction...”

The Financial Times

Last year was the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings, and space memorabilia has been

making headlines.

These artefacts signify mankind’s bravery and scientific ingenuity unlike anything else. The heroism

and significance of the Apollo explorations will remain unique for all time.

You may be surprised at the sheer variety of space

memorabilia... and that some of these things are

even available on the open market.

An Apollo 11 star chart used by Neil Armstrong

and Buzz Aldrin to map their position on the lunar

surface – and still containing traces of lunar dust -

recently sold for $218,000.

A wrist-mounted checklist used by the Apollo 16

astronauts, featuring cartoons of nude women

drawn by the NASA engineers, sold for $206,000.

And a set of ‘insurance’ envelopes signed by Buzz

Aldrin sold for $15,860.

These envelopes were signed by Apollo 11 crew members as a means of financial support for their

families, because they were unable to secure life insurance for their dangerous mission.

A personal cheque signed by Neil Armstrong on the day of his lunar mission sold for a record

$27,350. Astonishingly, its minimum bid price was only $500; it fetched 54 times the price.

Neil Armstrong lives the life of a virtual recluse and is the world’s rarest living signature.

I discovered this myself ten years ago, when I offered Armstrong £250,000 to sign 1,000 signatures.

He turned down my proposal.

And more recently, he politely refused to sign an autograph for the Speaker of the US House of

Congress.

"It's got magic attached to it, don't you think?"

A seller commenting on a piece of moon rock, priced at $50,000.

I’ve now met seven of the 12 astronauts who have set foot on the moon.

This Apollo 11 star chart sold for $218,000 at

Bonhams in New York

And, in my view, space collectibles are among the

greatest tributes to mankind’s courage outside of war

memorabilia.

This is a market I am very committed to. Paul Fraser

Collectibles has invested heavily in one of the world’s

largest inventories of Apollo 11 memorabilia.

Our star item is Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins’

personal NASA flight suit. It is undoubtedly the finest

piece of Apollo 11 memorabilia available in the world

today.

But the beauty is that space memorabilia caters for all

budgets.

An Apollo 8 command module control panel ($2,196), a miniature U.S. flag carried on Apollo 11

($2,745), a medallion carried on Apollo 16 ($4,880) and ‘man’s first celestial measurements made

while on the moon’ ($128,000) have all sold at recent auctions.

As you can see; the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission proved to be very lucrative for holders

of space memorabilia.

And, with the three Apollo 11 astronauts now approaching their 80th birthdays and Bonhams’ next

Space Sale scheduled for the 40th

anniversary of Apollo 13 this year, you would be wise to consider

getting involved...

Classic cars

“These cars — with their exquisite lines and innovative designs — are works of art,

and their designers are artists.”

Malcolm Rogers, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts

Sleek fender lines, chrome grills, plush vintage

interiors... No wonder the international

designer Ralph Lauren once described classic

cars as, “moving works of art.”

Classic cars fascinate collectors for all kinds of

reasons. Their engineering, their aesthetic

beauty...

Many collectors have feelings of nostalgia. Car

designers in, say, the 1930s had more freedom

than they do today. Designers back then could

indulge their imaginations...

This Apollo 16 wrist-mounted checklist sold

for $206,000. Cartoons inside drawn by NASA

engineers boosted its popularity

A 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa sold for a world record

$12,402,500 at RM/Sotheby’s in May, 2009

Aside from Ralph Lauren, famous car collectors include: pop mogul Simon Cowell, the U.S. talk show

host Jay Leno, the comedian Jerry Seinfeld (who favours Porsches), and Jamiroquai singer Jason Kay

(aka Jay Kay).

Cars capture people’s imaginations like nothing

else. The BBC’s most popular globally exported

programme is Top Gear, with an estimated 350

million viewers worldwide.

Unsurprisingly, there is a massive global market

for classic cars.

It gets better...

The highest valued car in the world is the 1957

Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. It sold for $12,402,500 at

RM/Sotheby’s in May, 2009.

In second place is the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

Cal Spyder, sold the previous year for $10,894,400.

But, did you know that 16 of the top 25 collector cars with the greatest value appreciation are priced

at under $10,000. Their values rose by over 370% in four years, according to recent NADAguides

research.

A thing of beauty, that holds its value

Collector cars worth over $125,000 appreciated at an incredible average of 47% over four years,

according to the NADAguides survey.

The second highest, appreciating at 45%, were cars valued between $75,000 and $100,000. Cars

priced between $25,000 to $50,000 came third, appreciating at 39%.

This was more than double the S&P Index

increase and the Dow Jones Industrial

Average increase over the same period of

time...

"I believe we don't really own these cars.

We just keep them for the next owners.”

Jay Leno, collector

Recent large-scale sales, such as this year’s

RM Auctions’ annual Automobiles of Arizona

event, have shown that the classic car

market is in good spirits.

Labour of love: 1960s Daimler V8-250s can fetch between

£3,300 and £16,500, depending on the year of the model and

any restoration work

Rare finds like this 1937 Talbot BG110 Speed Tourer

can crop up at local auctions. It sold for £63,140

A specialist sale of British classic cars held by RM in Arizona saw the 1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT take

pole position. The top seller at the two-day auction, it sold for over $1m.

Another recent auction, at Rétromobile in Paris, saw an impressive World Record sale. The 1970

Monteverdi 450SS Hai Berlinetta drove off the auction block for a record-breaking €398,000.

Classic car markets thrive at the provincial level, so it’s

easy for new investors to get involved. And local sales

can throw up all kinds of bargains and surprises –

particularly if you fancy getting your hands dirty on a

restoration project...

A 1926 Bugatti Type 23 ‘Brescia Modifie’ sold for

£148,500 at the Pavillion gardens in Buxton,

Derbyshire. This black, lightweight, 16-valved model

was vital in establishing Bugatti’s reputation as a pre-

eminent sportscar manufacturer.

Meanwhile, a silver 1937 Talbot BG110 Speed Tourer

sold for £63,140. This model is rare, one of only eleven registered featuring a Vanden Plas body. Also

at the Buxton auction, a good condition 1968 Daimler V8-250 - as driven by Inspector Morse – sold

for £3,300. Elsewhere, an extensively restored 1963 model sold for a much higher £16,500.

Of course, the older the car, the more it becomes a labour of love. Helpfully, sellers and auctions

uphold codes of honesty regarding the cars’ restoration histories, present conditions and MOT.

And this where our expertise can prove invaluable.

Rare stamps

“Remember, I wish to have the best collection – not just one of the best collections in England.”

King George V

The global stamp market includes two of the world’s most astute investors.

Warren Buffet, the second richest man in the world, is one of them. Bill Gross, head of the PIMCO

fund – the world’s largest with assets of $1 trillion under management – is another.

Mr Gross famously sold part of his Great Britain stamp collection to raise charity funds. He had

bought it for approximately £1.25 million. Its estimated selling price was £2.5 million. In the end, it

raised an overwhelming £5 million.

At the time, Mr Gross concluded:

“Four times profit, it’s better than the stock market.”

You should forget about the ‘stereotypical’ stamp collector – they don’t exist. Noteworthy collectors

include The Queen, Portuguese footballer Louis Figo, the Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, pop

singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and tennis superstar Maria Sharapova.

The Aston Martin 1963 DB4 GT Superleggera, a

true British classic, sold for over $1m in Arizona,

earlier this year

As former Chairman of Stanley Gibbons, a great

deal of my background has been in stamp

dealing.

I had the great pleasure of being responsible for

selling the famous Kirkudbright Penny Black First

Day Cover to The Royal Philatelic Collection of

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It has since been

valued at £500,000.

And, at Paul Fraser Collectibles, we are currently

in possession of a Tyrian Plum – one of the most

celebrated stamps of Great Britain.

Only 12 exist, and this is the only one available in

private hands. It is currently for sale priced

£75,000.

But why should you consider investing in

stamps?

Well, for starters, let’s look at the Stanley Gibbons GB30 rarities index, which tracks the performance

of the 30 rarest British stamps.

It has outperformed UK property, the Standard & Poors 500, the Dow Jones index, the FTSE 100

Total Returns Index, the Hang Seng index, and gold over a 10-year period.

The Index shows an average return of 9.5% per annum over the last 50 years. This highlights the low

volatility of stamps and other collectible markets.

Source: Stanley Gibbons

And prices for individual stamps have appreciated by as much as 466.7%. The average return within

the index is +245.2% over the 10 year period.

The Kirkudbright Cover. The unique block of 10

penny blacks on a first day cover, dated May 6th

1840.

Sold to the Royal Philatelic Collection of Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II

Here’s something else...

The overall current stamp market is estimated to be worth some £6 billion per annum. And stamps

are recognised to be the third most traded category on eBay.

“Stamp collecting dispels boredom, enlarges our vision, broadens our knowledge, makes us better

citizens and, in innumerable ways, enriches our lives.”

President Roosevelt

The values and appreciation of stamps continue to amaze each year. In February, a rare “invert”

1869 American 24-cent stamp sold at Philip Weiss auctions for $1.2

million – a new world record for a U.S. invert.

Another record sale was the sale of a plate block of four 1918 24¢

USA Inverted Jenny airmail stamps to Bill Gross for $2.97 million in

2006 - easily the highest price ever paid for any USA stamp item of

any era. It trebled the block’s previous selling price of $1.1 million in

1989.

The sale then gained further publicity when Mr Gross swapped the

block of Jennys for a single Scott 85 “grill” US stamp, worth $935,000

(the most expensive single US stamp). As a result, he now owns the

only complete collection of 19th Century US stamps in existence.

These, of course, are high-end market examples. The great thing

about stamp investing is that entry level investments can be as low

as £1000...

“More people collect rare stamps than anything else on Earth.”

The stamp market is underpinned by 50 million collectors worldwide. And there are now over 18

million stamp collectors in China alone.

China is sure to have a positive impact on rare stamp prices over the next decade as the country’s

personal wealth and disposable income grows. A similar growth in interest is expected in India,

where the hobby is still in its infancy.

Stamp investing is also growing thanks to the global ageing population. Many people are returning

to their childhood hobby, or starting afresh after years of being too busy with other things.

Stamp collecting is not only a massive worldwide hobby – its markets are highly lucrative and

accessible, and it is one of the most rewarding forms of collectible investment.

Small stamps mean big

business: this 1869 American

24-cent stamp sold for a

staggering $1.2 million

Memorabilia

“Like the museums that protect and preserve artefacts for future generations, collectors share a

similar responsibility – we are insuring that the smaller pieces and parts are not forgotten.”

A collector

Memorabilia – from the Latin, meaning ‘memorable’ – can be anything of value associated to a

person or event in history.

We could be talking about the Beatle’s multi-coloured soldier uniforms, or Jimi Hendrix’s Fender

Stratocaster guitar. Even the young Henry VIII’s chainmail and suit of armour...

This makes it one of the most unlimited and varied collectibles categories – with endless

opportunities for you as a collector or investor.

For example, Michael Jackson’s rhinestone-

studded glove was auctioned in New York, last

October. It was the very glove worn by the singer

when he debuted his iconic Moonwalk on

television, in 1983.

It sold to a Hong Kong buyer for £212,000.

Elsewhere, at a Las Vegas auction, Marilyn

Monroe’s bathrobe sold for an extraordinary

$120,000. That’s 20 times what the seller originally

paid for it in 1999.

Other Monroe sold items included a handbag for

$10,240 that she gave away on the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a leopard print scarf $8,320

and a fox fur stole for $69,000.

More recently, a Remington .41 caliber double derringer pistol

carried by the notorious 1930s bank robber John Dillinger sold for

$95,600 at auction - more than double the pre-auction estimate.

And how would you like to own the Chesterfield sofa that once

belonged to Britain's war-time leader Winston Churchill and

adorned his private Whitehall office? It sold for £7,500 at auction

last year, with an initial selling estimate of just £80.

And there’s more...

Memorabilia doesn’t just relate to historical items. They can be rare

and unique items from sport or modern popular culture.

At the recent Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction, an 11 foot

The accompanying photo of

Marilyn Monroe wearing this

necklace helped the now-

damaged item sell for $63,000

The Remington .41 caliber double derringer pistol

carried by notorious 1930s bank robber John

Dillinger recently sold for $95,600 at auction – over

double the pre-auction estimate

foam sandwich board from 1950 used by the early surfing pioneer Bob Simmons sold for $40,000.

Elsewhere, the chair on which author JK Rowling wrote the first two Harry Potter books while still an

unemployed single mother living in an Edinburgh council flat recently sold for £20,000.

The sale was testament to Rowling’s status as the Beatrix Potter of her generation. At Paul Fraser

Collectibles, we have an edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone signed by Rowling,

valued at £1,250 ($2,065).

If you have a love for celebrities, pop culture, sport or politics, then memorabilia can be the most

exciting and rewarding investment route for you to explore...

Art

“Buying art should feel the same as falling in love.”

Roberta Maneker, New York Magazine

Art markets have grown substantially in the past 30 years. An

estimated one million people worldwide consider themselves

to be art collectors. This is compared to just 10,000 people in

1980.

You will have seen the large figures that high-profile paintings

sell for. Currently, the highest valued artwork is No. 5, 1948

by Jackson Pollock. It was sold privately in 2006 by U.S.

record company mogul David Geffen for £140 million.

And, in February 2010, Alberto Giacometti’s bronze

sculpture, L'Homme qui Marche I (The Man who Walks or

just Walking Man), became the most expensive piece of art

ever sold at auction.

It walked all over its £18 million higher estimate at Sotheby’s,

selling for an incredible £65m.

Famous art collectors include the business luminary Samuel Irving, composer Andrew Lloyd-

Webber, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are both fans of the British artist Banksy, and Banksy

himself.

But art investing isn’t just for the super wealthy... In fact, many pieces auction for £1,500 to £2,000.

And you can put together a reasonable portfolio for £25,000.

The beauty of art as an investment is that its language is subjective and unique.

Wolfgang Wilke, Vice-President, Dresdner Bank's Economics Department, has been researching art

and economics for the last 20 years. According to him:

“... the search for alternatives to the classic forms of investment will ensure that art as an asset

class will enjoy an unimagined upswing."

Jackson Pollock’s artwork No. 5 is

currently the highest-priced artwork,

sold in 2006 for £150m

Imagine what that can mean to your life...

If you put your money in the right places, art investments

can generate you long-term annual returns of around 4%

(adjusted for inflation). Recent documented returns from

the Art 100 index suggest average annual returns (non-

inflation adjusted) of around 7.5%.

Contemporary and 20th

century art has consistently

proven itself to be a good investment in the current

market and throughout the recession. And the artworks

are selling for large prices...

In October, 2009, the surrealist painting ‘Apocalypse in

Lilac, Capriccio’ by the eminent 20th century Russian-

French artist Marc Chagall was bought by the London

Jewish Museum of Art for £30,000.

But the Museum knew that it had found a bargain...

It had Chagall’s painting valued by experts around the

world. They estimated its worth at 10-or-20 times that

amount – closer to £450,000.

Meanwhile, Pablo Picasso’s ‘Tete de Femme

(Jacqueline)’ sold for over twice its pre-sale estimate of £3-4 million. Unseen in public for 43 years

and never before offered at auction, the portrait realised a staggering £8.1m.

Icons – whether it is the artist or the subject – generally make good investments. My own experience

in the art world has included selling a unique Picasso sketch for just £25,000. Just imagine: you, too,

could own a genuine Picasso...

Andy Warhol’s five Michael Jackson portraits were

never among his most popular works prior to Jackson’s

death. One sold for $278,000 last May, and another

was left without a buyer.

Following Jackson’s death, the former sold for just over

$1 million in New York, in August of last year.

Warhol made a big impact at various auctions, last

year. In November, his ‘200 one dollar bills’ piece –

featuring life-size black and white $1 bills – auctioned

in New York.

Its higher estimate was $12 million. Excited bidders

gradually pressed the price up, past $20m, then up to

$30m... then $40m...

Here’s a bargain: the London Jewish

Museum bought Marc Chagall’s

‘Apocalypse in Lilac, Capriccio’ for

£30,000. But experts around the world

have since valued it closer to £450,000.

Sculptures have been doing well in recent art

markets. A Claude Lalanne artwork recently

sold for £1.6m

The artwork finally sold for an astonishing $43.8m, in front of a startled crowd.

That’s more than 100 times what Pauline Karpidas, the London-based art collector, paid for it in

1986.

“There are no rules... Sharks can be good. Artist’s dung can be good. Oil on canvas can be good.”

Charles Saatchi on art collecting

Recent auctions and fairs have demonstrated that known names, old and new, are selling for large

amounts.

Last year, ‘The Property of a Lady’, a portrait of Venice by the 16th century artist Giovanni Antonio

Canal, aka Canaletto, sold at Sotheby’s for more than twice its £8 million maximum bid estimate,

bringing in £18.6 millon.

And the leading contemporary British artist Julian Opie proved a success at the Lisson Gallery,

London. Seven of his works sold on the opening night, each in the region of £25,000.

“He is a good artist for the recession as his prices have remained very reasonable,” said Nicholas

Logsdail of the gallery.

One of the big surprises of the Yves Saint Laurent sale in Paris in February was the huge prices given

for work by the husband-and-wife sculptors François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne. A set of 15 mirrors

by Claude, for instance, sold for £1.6 million.

Economic downturn can equal great opportunities for investors. At a Christie’s Orientalist sale in

London, a Turkish market scene by the Italian painter Alberto Pasini sold for £375,000 (with fees).

This was a clear bargain – Panini works last year sold for $945,000 and $2.2 million.

Many people who have lost money in their other financial

investments have become forced sellers of their collectibles, and this

has created an unusual buying opportunity for all collectors.

Watches & Jewellery

‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever.’

John Keats

Rare and treasured artefacts are great for changing a room

atmosphere or creating ambience... But how about a collectible that

you can wear?

The fact is, unlike most accessories, the best watches and jewellery

will hold or increase their value.

The vintage watch market sprang-up out of nowhere about 15 years

ago, when wristwatches took over from pocket watches as a

One of the rarest and most

expensive vintage watches on

the market today: the anti-

magnetic Rolex Datocompax

Oyster Chronograph can sell for

£85,000

favoured collectible item.

Ten years ago, a 1950s Rolex Datocompax stainless steel chronograph would trade for around

£9,000. Today, it sells for up to £85,000 – almost ten times the price.

Unsurprisingly, the watch market is very fashion-led...

For instance, also ten years ago, Panerais watches - designed to strap over a wetsuit and featuring a

huge, clear dial – could be found lying unwanted in boxes in Italy. Today, they can’t be bought for

less than £20,000. But once a watch acquires value, it will generally retain it.

Let me show you...

Without a doubt, one of the biggest jewellery auctions

last year was the sale of the 32 carat Annenberg

Diamond.

Named after its prior owner, the glamorous

philanthropist and world’s 403rd richest person,

Leonore ‘Lee’ Annenberg, it sold at Christie’s for a

staggering $7.7m.

Meanwhile, at Bonhams in New York, excitement was

stirred by a rare Archaeological Revival piece, circa

1860, made by famed goldsmiths the Castellani family.

The design of the 18 karat gold and carnelian scarab

bangle bracelet, inspired by excavations of Etruscan

sites, is so influential that several examples are on display at museums around the world. The ‘mate’

to this piece is held at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.

Estimated at $10,000 to $15,000, the bracelet sold for three times this amount thanks to its

historical significance and rarity, selling for $42,700.

What about rare watches? The Rolex Datocompax was

only ever produced infrequently from the late 1950s to

the late 1960s. It never reached mass popularity during

its production. This makes it incredibly rare and

valuable.

As an investment, watches are much like classic cars.

Their investment value is realised over time, when their

scarcity and true value is fully appreciated and

recognised.

They then begin a steady upward momentum in price.

And, premium “Value” can also be attached where it

relates to a previous owner or interesting history of the

particular item.

Steve McQueen’s vintage Rolex recently sold for a

This 18 karat rare Archaeological Revival

piece, circa 1860, is normally only found in

museums. It recently auctioned for

$42,700

The Annenberg Diamond – so named after its

prior owner, the philanthropist Leonore

Annenberg, sold at Christie’s. Its final hammer

price was $7.7m

world record $234,000 after heated bidding at the Antiquorum auction in Hong Kong - twenty times

its estimate.

Incidentally, two very rare Patek Philippe watches sold at the same auction for $252,000 and

$132,000.

Watches are a “safe haven” for investors

This is great news for you as a collector.

By scouring the market and hunting out older, classic watches, you can acquire both a bargain and a

safe home for your money.

With watches from the 1950s selling for £300,000 to £400,000, it is easy to why the Financial Times

and CNN view vintage watch collecting as a guarantor of monetary growth and “safe haven” for

investors.

“The quality remains long after the price has been forgotten.”

F.H. Royce, of Rolls-Royce fame

You have an opportunity to own a solid, uncommon and highly-collectible vintage item - and to wear

it for all to see and be dazzled.

The quality, magnificence and rarity of jewellery and vintage watches surely guarantees their place

as a sound long-term investment, and an enjoyable and profitable part of any portfolio.

And you can learn more about them in our FREE newsletter...

Wine, Spirits & Cigars

“My rule of life prescribed, as an absolutely sacred rite,

smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after

and – if need be – during all meals, and in the intervals

between them.”

Winston Churchill

If you are an investor looking to diversify your portfolio – or

you are merely looking for something a bit different – then

collecting wine, spirits or cigars could be for you.

Demand for fine wine has risen in recent years thanks to

growing wealth in Russia and the Far East helping to push up

prices...

The market, as a whole, looks very firm when compared to

more traditional investment markets.

The main reasons for this are:

“The most expensive bottle of whisky

ever sold”: This bottle of Macallan

1926 was a star attraction at Christie’s,

estimated to sell for $30,000. It

eventually sold for $54,000

• They are tangible assets: these luxury products are being enjoyed by an increasing number

of people as the interest and aspiration to consume them grows

• They are in limited supply: so the production of a particular vintage of, say, Margaux wine is

constantly diminishing. And younger vintages are constantly improving.

Prices for the very best wines have risen by an average of 15% per year over the past 25 years. Quiet

periods, i.e. 1998 to 2002, being more-than balanced out by the busy ones, i.e. 2005 to 2007.

And, according to a report by The Guardian, investors who had the foresight to put their money into

fine wine in the late 80s have been lately been enjoying returns of 12% a year.

For long-term investment opportunities, it is worth considering China’s rapidly developing interest in

fine wines...

Hong Kong has become the capital of high-end collecting. Chinese collectors are spending

substantially on investment-quality wine, adopting it as a luxury good and a mark of prestige. And, in

China, they don’t just store vintage wines, they drink them...

Here’s the best thing...

For wine, spirits or cigars, the practical advantages are straightforward. They are easily transferable

assets, and their markets are established and thriving.

There are no limits to alcohol or cigar investing – but it is vital that you know what you’re doing.

However, if you do your research and match your investment with passion, the rewards can be

huge...

A recent wine auction held in Hong Kong by Sotheby's saw all but five of the 1,010 lots sell-out -

bringing a combined HK$61.5m (over $7.9m).

Most impressive was the record-breaking sale of a six-litre bottle of Chateau Pétrus 1982, selling for

HK$726,000 ($94,000).

And this success is set to continue into 2011, despite the recession, say leading economic analysts.

Collectible and vintage wine consumption is set to increase by a staggering 41.4% in China and 36.8%

in Hong Kong before 2011, according to their new research.

Last year, Aubrey K. McClendon, chief executive of the Chesapeake Energy Corporation, auctioned

his 9,000-bottle wine collection at Sotheby’s in two parts – half in New York and half in Hong Kong.

The sales came close to $9 million – well above the $5 million presale estimate.

And forget about the old stereotype of wine investors as red-faced old men, swilling and spitting

claret in a damp cellar... Today's serious investors carry out rigorous research into the best growers

and store their wine merchants’ temperature-controlled cellars.

Usually, they sell without ever tasting a drop.

In late 2009, at a Christie’s, a dozen bottles of 1982 Château Lafite-Rothschild went to auction with

an estimate of $18,000.

After some very competitive bidding, they sold for twice their estimate: $38,400.

Get the price and timing right and returns can be handsome. A 1986 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild

Bordeaux bought for £3,150 a case in 2005 now sells for over £9,600 - a return of 200%. Even the

price of a 2008 Chateau Lafite has jumped 56% within a year.

Whisky has made its mark at auction houses in recent years. A collection of mixed Scotch, totalling

729 bottles, sold for $102,000 at Christie’s. And the legendary Bowmore Trilogy – featuring the

Black, White and Gold each bottled – auctioned for the first time, bringing $21,600.

A bottle of Macallan 1926 was a star Christie’s attraction in 2007. It was projected to fetch $30,000,

but went for $54,000. It is the most expensive bottle of Scotch whisky ever sold by the auction

house.

Since then, a bottle of the Springbank 1919 has been put up of the Worldwide Whiskey Index priced

€55,000 – making it the most valuable whisky in the world.

Christie’s was the first auction house to hold sales devoted exclusively to cigars. This included rare

pre-embargoed boxes from the turn of the century, to vintage cigars from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

Outstanding prices included a cabinet of one-hundred 1970s Romeo y Julieta Casa Reales cigars,

which sold for £8,000.

“If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven, I shall not go.”

Mark Twain

So, do you fancy becoming an expert on whisky, wines or cigars? The rich sweetness, spice and

lingering finish of a rare distilled whisky is certainly preferable to a stocks or bonds sheet. Particularly

when that whisky can bring you 15% annual returns...

At a time when “buy and hold” investing is such an uncertainty, here is a safe and long-term

appreciating asset that you can thoroughly enjoy and turn into a passion.

Autographs

"None of my other investments give me the joy that

autographs do because they make me feel that I am holding a

piece of history in my hands."

Malcolm Forbes, Forbes magazine

Frasers Autographs, the company I set-up in 1978, was one of

the very first to embrace autographs as an investment. And,

ever since then, I have had the pleasure and privilege of

promoting what I believe to be a great and under-appreciated

investment.

There are currently around three million autograph collectors,

worldwide. And the market is continuing to grow...

The value of autographs and historical signatures depends on their condition, age and rarity.

Important signed documents or letters can also sell for large amounts.

But, with autographs, there is another fascinating factor: the historical importance of the signer...

For instance, as you read this, Michael Jackson autographs are gaining the same historical

importance as autographs by Marilyn Monroe or James Dean.

All human endeavour is yours to hold

With autographs, the mark left by achievers and legends in the arts, literature, sport, military or

sciences can be held in your hands.

I’ve always loved the buzz of knowing that the piece of paper or document I’m holding has been in

the hands of Elvis Presley, Einstein, John Lennon, Charles Dickens or George Washington...

Some of the best performers on the autographs market, of late, include: Michael Jackson, John

Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Walt Disney, Andy Warhol, Fidel Castro, Neil

Armstrong, Pele and Laurel & Hardy.

I say ‘best performers’ because the value of each of their signatures has increased at least six-fold in

ten years. And others have appreciated by considerably more...

Autographs are a uniquely personal form of investment – and their rise in value reflects this. And

here’s the best thing: they are not expensive to buy.

A significant portfolio of investment grade autographs can be assembled at relatively low cost. Many

of the 100 most actively traded autographs sell for prices that range from a few hundred to a few

thousand pounds.

Although, like all the best collectibles, the rarest signatures are the most valuable; particularly if

signed by monarchs and emperors from further back in history.

For instance, Henry VIII’s signature currently averages £48,000 – probably due to interest generated

by the 500th anniversary of his accession.

Unique documents with important content featuring his signature will sell for much more. I’ve had

the pleasure of selling two Henry VIII autographs for £48,000 ($79,200) each, both in 2009. And we

have another currently available in our stock worth over four times as much...

It is a letter which changed the course of history: Henry VIII’s personal divorce plea, written by

Henry himself to the Catholic Church in 1529. It is worth £275,000 ($450,000).

Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill and JFK are other

examples of important and deceased historical figures whose

signatures are among the most sought after.

As with all collectibles, death has a way of increasing the

value of signatures. Notice the appreciation of actor Heath

Ledger’s autograph in the above table? Since his untimely

death in 2008, the ‘James Dean effect’ has seen his

signature’s value increase by 367%.

A signed photograph of Princess Diana in 1997 would have

cost around £1,200. In 2008 they were worth around £8,500

– that’s a 608.3% growth rate.

And, as I have mentioned, Neil Armstrong is a notoriously

reluctant signer, and his autographs are rare. The value of an

Armstrong autograph jumped from £475 to £5,500 in 10

years: a staggering gain of 1058%.

Historical documents are also good investments for

autograph investors. A letter written by President Abraham

Lincoln requesting the approval of a cavalry captain’s

resignation recently sold for $14,500.

Autographs are recession-proof. This

iconic photo of Einstein sticking out his

tongue sold for $74,324; a record price

Why should I invest in autographs?

In terms of figures, autographs have shown a growth rate of over 20% per annum.

And the good news is that autograph markets are largely unaffected by the credit crunch. Sales into

2009 have been very healthy, as confirmed by the Financial Times in March.

For instance, in June, the original signed photo of Einstein sticking out his tongue sold for $74,324, a

record price. This certainly contradicts the pitfalls of the stock market.

You will find that autograph markets are very accessible. The biggest, and only, real danger in this

investment is ensuring authenticity. And, at Paul Fraser Collectibles, our experts are among the best

people in the world to help you do this...

Medals & Militaria

“Nothing gives medals more meaning than the story of achievement behind them.”

Mark Piersall, collector

Of all the collectors’ niches I’ve mentioned, none captures history more

poignantly than war medals and memorabilia.

These artefacts are symbols of heroic action, loyal service and

accomplishment. All medals tell a story and, for collectors, the events

surrounding them are essential to their appeal and value.

The medal market is buoyant, and currently worth an estimated $33m per

annum. Medals offer good appreciation, and there are many bargains for

collectors.

What’s more, the 2014 centenary of the start of World War I is set to push

up prices...

In terms of appreciation, the value of militaria has increased about

fivefold in the last two decades – and often a lot more. For example, a

Victoria Cross was worth around £10,000 in 1990.

Today, the record price for a VC is £491,567. This example was

posthumously awarded, in 2006, to New Zealand-born Captain Alfred John

Shout, who led a bayonet charge against Turkish machine gun fire at

Gallipoli in 1915.

And, in November 2009, the only VC and bar – or ‘double VC’ – to be awarded during the First

World War – and one of only three awarded in history – was sold for an incredible £1.5m.

Meanwhile, an 1815 Waterloo medal, the first British campaign medal, cost £350 in 1990. Today, it

sells for around £3,500.

An 1815 Waterloo

medal cost £350 in

1990. Today it can sell

for £3,500 – an annual

appreciation of roughly

52%

Big gains can be made with famous war medals. For example, a

medal awarded to one of the soldiers featured in the 1964 film Zulu,

depicting the Battle of Rorke’s Drift (each medal was named) could

be worth £30,000.

The VC of another war hero, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, who led

the Dambusters raid to breach dams in the Ruhr in Germany in 1943,

would probably sell for more than £300,000 if it came to auction.

Again, rarity is a key factor... A rare Russian medal - The Order of

Lenin medal, awarded to Wing Cdr Henry Ramsbottom-Isherwood,

who led RAF 151 Fighter Wing in north Russia during 1941 and 1942 –

is expected to sell for up to £30,000 at auction.

And there are plenty of items available for less... A Royal Air Force

Distinguished Flying Cross group of five medals awarded to WW2

Flight Lieutenant John Edgar Percival Oxborrow – who carried out his

sortie despite the loss of an aircraft engine – recently sold for £6,110

at Bonhams.

At a previous Bonhams sale, a Second World War Gallantry group of

five medals won by a 19-year old Chesterfield soldier who was subsequently awarded the Military

Cross. They are being auctioned at a guide price of £2,000 to £2,500, along with a newspaper article

describing the young soldier’s heroic acts.

Although Second World War memorabilia can offer plenty of gains, First World War medals remain

the best investment. A good place for collectors to start is with their regional battalions, many of

which have long since been disbanded.

Following the recent death of Harry Patch at 111, the last surviving British soldier to fight in the

trenches during World War I, attentions will undoubtedly be focussed on memorabilia from that era

of conflict.

And even older treasures can crop up... A crimson jacket worn by an Oxford Light Infantry officer at

the 1815 Battle of Waterloo sold for £16,500 at a recent London auction – eight times more than

expected.

Remember...

This is an opportunity for you to research and immerse yourself in the heroism of previous

generations. And, more than any other investment, you can be sure that you are helping to ensure

that the brave remain unforgotten – and that their legacy is protected and preserved for future

generations.

Today, the record price for a

Victoria Cross, the highest

military declaration, is

£491,567, while a Double VC

sold for an incredible £1.5m

Rare books

“It is a man's duty to have books. A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessaries of life.”

Henry Ward Beecher

Few things can be more personal and cherished than a book.

They represent some of mankind’s greatest achievements and

most defining historical moments.

Many avid readers go misty eyed at the thought of dust on a

page. And rare book collecting can take this passion to a new

level...

Johnny Depp is a collector of rare first editions. So is actress

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who collects first editions of Peter Pan

and Dr Seuss.

Books have many appealing factors, from the fame and history

surrounding them to the classic artwork that often adorns their

covers.

And a recent auction of books, from the esteemed collector

Adrian H. Goldstone, at Bonhams, New York, threw up a number

of gems...

Described by experts as being possibly, “the most expensive piece of 20th Century printed paper in

book collecting,” a 1925 first edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby easily surpassed its

estimate price of $80,000 to $120,000. Thanks, in part, to its rare and remarkably good dust jacket,

the book sold for $180,000.

Another iconic – and outperforming – sale was the first edition of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.

Printed in 1851 and it its original blue cloth binding, the attractive copy easily exceeded its top

estimate of $20,000, bringing in $30,500.

A first edition of Dashiell Hammett’s Red Harvest also brought in fantastic results. In its original red

cloth covers and dust-jacket, it soared past expectations, bringing in more than five times its top

estimate of $5,000 for a final price of $27,450.

“The most expensive piece of 20th

Century printed paper,”: This first

edition of The Great Gatsby sold for

a record $180,000 at Bonhams

“That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.”

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) - American Author

With mainstream authors, collectors should go for first

editions of their early work, for which print runs would

have been short...

‘First edition’ means the very first print run of a

published book – often limited to a few hundred copies.

In 2009, a first edition of Ulysses by James Joyce sold for

£275,000 - then the highest sale price recorded for a

20th century first edition.

And never underestimate the affect a signature by the

author – on the book itself, or on an accompanying book

plate – can have on an item’s value.

Another first edition of Ulysses autographed by Joyce

set a World Record when it sold for £460,000 at

Christie's New York, in 2002.

But the biggest single item that enhances a book’s value

is the presence of a dust jacket. The more pristine it is

the better. A dust jacket can boost the value of a book by anything from eight to fifteen times,

sometimes more.

This is because it was once the fashion to remove them. Consequently, books published in the 1930s

are rarely found with dust jackets intact.

According to Emotional Asset Research & Management, the long term annual return from books is in

the region of 9% per annum (over 20 years) with relatively low volatility (standard deviation of less

than 5%).

This compares well with other tangible assets.

It is imperative that a rare first edition book is looked after, and you do not allow the course of time

or poor handling to reduce their value.

The Paul Fraser Collectibles FREE newsletter has more information on how you can profit from these

literary treasures.

Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Codex Leicester’ is the

most expensive book ever. It was bought by

Bill Gates in 1994 for a record $30.8m

Unique items

“To renew the old world, that is the collector’s greatest desire”

Walter Benjamin

There are many famous collectors of unique items, and their

obsessions range from the surprising to the unusual...

It is easy to understand. What better way to build a collection

than to focus on items that are utterly unique, connected to a

legendary event or iconic person?

Apple founder Steve Jobs collects Beatles memorabilia,

Hollywood star Tom Hanks collects vintage typewriters, and

director Quentin Tarantino collects TV-related vintage board

games.

Truly unique items can be found in all areas of collecting. Here

are a few unique items that we have encountered in recent

years...

A gold Rolex watch reportedly sent by Marilyn Monroe to

President John F. Kennedy sold for $120,000 at auction – twice

its estimated price. Inscribed, ‘Jack, with love as always from

Marilyn May 29th 1962,’ Kennedy reportedly told a White

House aide to, “get rid of it.”

Unique film memorabilia can also reap massive returns. For instance, the most expensive example of

James Bond memorabilia – the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 that appeared in Goldfinger – sold for

£1.1m at auction in 2006.

Think about the value of this...

Earlier this year, a unique one-of-a-kind letter

penned by George Washington, the first US

President, went under the hammer.

The letter was doubly remarkable due to its

contents, in which Washington’s endorses the

pending Constitution of the United States as

written to his nephew, Bushrod.

As if the manuscript’s estimated value wasn’t

enough - $2.5 million – it sold for even more:

$3.22 million.

This Star Wars rebel TIE fighter

model, used in the original 1977 film,

sold for £203,767

George Washington’s earliest known signature, penned on

a land survey around 1750-51. Paul Fraser Collectibles sold

it in 2010

George Washington autographs have

performed well in the last 12 months. In fact,

earlier this year, I had the privilege of selling

the earliest known George Washington

signature in private hands.

Better still, unique historic items aren’t

limited to autographs. The possibilities are

endless...

There is an item of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin

memorabilia currently available on the

market which is neither an autograph nor a

manuscript. And, in terms of historical

relevance, it is second only to Lenin’s famous

statues.

Upon Lenin’s death in 1924, the renowned

Soviet sculptor Sergey Merkurov – who also

authored Lenin’s statues – was

commissioned to craft a death mask for

Lenin.

It’s been 21 years since a Lenin death mask last appeared on the market. Since then, they have only

been viewable in museums. Today, Paul Fraser Collectibles has one of the 14 masks, valued at

£35,000 ($57,000).

Of course, there are many people who would dearly love to own this item. In Russia alone, there are

32 billionaires and around 97,000 millionaires – the second wealthiest of whom, Roman

Abramovich, is a keen collector.

But we take pleasure in offering this Lenin death mask at a price which isn’t exclusive to millionaires

– to ensure that the right owner acquires and preserves this treasured Soviet artefact.

Russians are known for valuing their history. But, for other cultures, movie and music memorabilia is

just as important...

Last year, an original miniature model of the Star Wars rebel TIE fighter went for £203,767 and

Stormtrooper helmets used in the film have been known to fetch more than £13,000.

Elsewhere, a Sears model bass guitar used by U.S. rock musician Kurt Cobain to record his early

demos recently went under the hammer at the Christie’s pop and rock memorabilia sale.

It sold for $43,750 – and the item should continue to appreciate over time.

So, the world of unique collecting is limitless. It provides plentiful opportunities to explore your

whims and indulge your eccentricities...

And it can also bring in big returns for smart investors.

A death mask made for Vladimir Ilyich Lenin upon his death

in 1924. Only 14 were made – and one has emerged on the

market for the first time in 21 years, priced £35,000

($57,000)

If you are interested in unique investments, then take a look at the FREE Paul Fraser Collectibles

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What this all boils down to...

Is the expertise and ability to authenticate these items, which naturally takes years to learn...

Paul Fraser Collectibles has this expertise and the inside line to all the world’s top dealers, auction

houses and collectors. They are our friends and colleagues, and it’s taken us years to build these

relationships.

Our own experts have sold many unique items over the years. As a Beatles fan, I was very proud to

handle the deal that saw the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. become the proud owners of

John Lennon’s childhood stamp album. It contains what is believed to be John Lennon’s earliest

known signature.

These are one-off, special pieces; the kind of things that I have hunted-out and specialised in for

over 30 years.

And now I want to share items of a similar uniqueness with you...

Items that work for you, both as a collector and as an investor. They are parts of history –interesting

pieces that are a joy to hold, and an honour to own.

Here’s the deal...

Paul Fraser Collectibles is here to help you every step of the way. We can assist you in building a

valuable collection that will appreciate in value in the mid-to-long term, and supply you with all the

facts, news, and history you need to get the most pleasure from collectibles.

In time, you could find yourself owning a unique stamp that once took pride of place in the Royal

Philatelic Collection of King George V, original Beatles

lyrics, an early English Gold Coin or even a piece of

moon rock from an Apollo mission.

We have overseen the sale of many unique items to

museums around the globe. Who knows, maybe in the

future we will negotiate the sale of your collection to a

similar institution...

Whoever said “you can’t buy happiness,” didn’t know

where to look

I believe that collectibles offer more pleasure and

enjoyment than a share certificate or any other

financial instruments. It doesn’t matter whether you

are a genuine collector or an outright investor. You can

share in the delight of owning a unique piece of history.

This Sears model bass guitar, here played by

a childhood Kurt Cobain, recently sold for

$43,750 at Christie’s. Its value will most likely

continue to rise

History has consistently shown that collectible investments have steadily and quietly outperformed

other mainstream investments, on a regular basis.

Our aim is to offer you viable – and more enjoyable – alternatives to mainstream investments. We

aim to provide you with continued FREE information and opinion.

And you have no obligation whatsoever to purchase from us.

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