The catalogue of the magnificent, gold medal winning collection formed by Howard Fraser, former Managing Director of Stanley Gibbons. The collection covers the Queen Victoria period from conception to the surface-printed issues, and includes wonderful Treasury Competition Essays, Penny Blacks, Twopenny Blues, and later line-engraved and surface-printed issues, and superb postal history including a fine selection of Maltese Cross cancellations. A spectacular collection of 812 lots, with many famous and important pieces. Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout. No prices realised.