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Paul Fraser has been passionately involved in a wide spectrum of investment grade collectibles spanning over 35 years.

He recently stepped down as Chairman (and owner) at Stanley Gibbons, the London Stock Market listed Collecting Company, which he helped to build from a $5 million Company to one worth over $100 million.

Paul is a world renowned Beatles memorabilia expert and handled the deal that took John Lennon's childhood stamp collection, complete with his earliest known signature, to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.

Paul has also been heavily involved in the rare stamp market and was responsible for the sale of the famous Kirkudbright Penny Black cover to the Royal Philatelic Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Paul has been involved with many of the collecting areas featured on this website, and has been responsible for over $300m of investment grade collectibles sales through various collectible companies.

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Adrian Roose has been involved in buying and selling investment grade collectibles for over 20 years, with an expertise in rare stamp investment.

Adrian was head of investments at both Stanley Gibbons and Frasers Autographs, Europe's largest autograph dealer at the time.

In recent years Adrian has handled the sale of the Einstein Correspondence Collection, four Picassos, plus over $100m of investment grade world rarity stamps.

Adrian now heads a team of people at Paul Fraser Collectibles who are all passionate about High-End Collectibles and bringing exciting and interesting news stories to the World.

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John Bly is the the Longest Serving Broadcaster on Antique English Furniture in the World.

John is also internationally acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts on antique English furniture.

He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts and he is a Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. 

He worked for four years at Sotheby's before joining the family firm, which has been a dealership in Tring, Herts, since the beginning of the 19th century.

John is the resident furniture expert on BBC Television's 'Antiques Roadshow' since it started in 1978, and has his own ITV programme 'Heirloom'.

His own production company, Posh Films with Lady Victoria Leatham, was responsible for the highly acclaimed networked two-part TV programme 'Treasure Houses of Britain'.

John is also a jazz historian and drummer and a mean cook.

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Reyne Haines is an expert in 20th Century Decorative Arts and US media personality.

She is often called upon to appraise collectibles ranging from antique watches to $20 million paintings. 

Reyne's appraising skills are also in high demand by investment firms, high-end estates and charity auctions. 

As the host of The Art of Collecting on KPRC, Houston's NBC, Reyne hosts a weekly program spotlighting trends and news items in the world of antiques & collectibles. 

As a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, Reyne blogs on the most current topics and industry events. 

She is a repeat guest on CBS' The Early Show and can be heard on Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio Network. 

Reyne rose to popularity on PBS' Emmy-Award-nominated Antiques Roadshow, which draws a broad spectrum of 11 million devoted viewers every season spanning young adults to retirees.   

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James Bly is an expert in Decorative Arts and has dealt with some of the most exceptional items and exacting clients.

James advises and supplys some of the worlds' leading collectors, museums, and interior designers.

Like the four generations behind him, James Bly has grown up in a family antiques business.

James has built up a unique network of contacts throughout the art and antiques world and because of this is able to offer an unrivalled service representing truly independent and unbiased expertise and advice.

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Gary Ashburn is a popular and familiar face in the Media World, where his friendly and down-to-earth approach, basic advice and tips on the collectibles markets are eagerly sought.

Gary began his career in the in the world of Collectibles and Memorabilia over 25 years ago, when he worked in the publishing industry. He was responsible for 7 different collecting publications - covering subjects from Stamps to Coins, Model Cars to Formula One to Sci-Fi and TV/Film memorabilia.

Gary's TV appearances include: Antiques Party, Cash in the Attic, Collectors Lot, Antiques Fayre, Automobilia, Bikemobilia and Antiques Roadshow.

He has also been a guest on BBC 1, ITV, Sky News, CNN both in the UK and Overseas.

Gary is especially recognised for his knowledge in the collectible investment areas of Rock n Pop Music, TV & Film, and Sports memorabilia.

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www.paulfrasercollectibles.com is the world's No.1 news information service offering expert views, news and opinion on the rewarding world of investment grade collectibles.

Our experts have built-up the knowledge, passion and expertise to deal at this level.

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Last updated: 29 March 2010