Dear Reader,

The world today has many talented people…

Just watch the reality shows on TV to see just how talented people in the world are… or think they are…

Talent is defined as “a special natural ability or aptitude.” Talent provides the raw materials needed for greatness and exceptional achievement.

All of the personalities contained within our Top 30 have their own specific talent.

Our Top 30 contains famous people from all over the world. They all share one thing – Talent.

Their talents are equally diverse. Some have the talent to entertain us, either through their musical creativity, sporting ability or on stage magnetism. Others have even bigger talents – the ability to lead a country to greatness or inventors who have changed the world.

So let’s have a look at who they are…

The Fraser’s Top 30 Selling Autographs – May 2009

You can view this month’s index below.

(Click on 'view' above to see the current stock for each personality)

There is no change at the top with Al Pacino still residing at Number 1. Kylie Minogue and Marilyn Monroe make it into the Top 10.

Sean Connery and Pele both re-enter the top 30 this month with Sean Connery in at Number 25 and Pele in at Number 30.

New Entries

There are 2 new entries into the top 30 this month. The new entries are:

Tony Curtis (In at Number 20)

Tony Curtis, the legendary American film actor famous for his thick black wavy hair, handsome good looks, flashing long eyelashes and trademark New York accent.

He was so popular during the 1950s as a screen hunk that Elvis Presley copied his on-screen ducktail hairstyle.

What makes a Tony Curtis performance so compelling is you never know what to expect. Tony Curtis has always been an actor who has refused to play it safe, and has devoted his working life to performing in a vast array of characters.

He has played the handsome leading man, the sidekick, the comic relief, the villain and a host of other roles that demonstrate how multitalented he is.

We have some stunning Tony Curtis items currently in stock.

I have to say though that my personal favourite has to be the following item.

His smouldering look in this photo would melt the coldest of hearts.

Abraham Lincoln (In at Number 23)

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He successfully led his country through the American Civil War.

Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre and died the next day. His assassination was the first presidential assassination in American history.

Today, Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most beloved figures in American history. Towns, counties, highways, corporations and monuments bear his name.

You will still see Lincoln today on the United States penny and five-dollar bill.

As you would expect, Lincoln signatures are not that easy to come by. Demand is relentless for documents marking this vital piece of American history. If we had an unlimited supply, Lincoln would undoubtedly be in the Top 10.

We only have 2 items in stock.

If you want to get your hands on one of these two amazing pieces of US history then you had better get moving for the short time they are available.

The Last of the Titanic Survivors

We had some very sad news last month…

That was the news that Millvina Dean sadly passed away at a remarkable age of 97.

This ultimately means that Millvina signatures are now going to become rarer and highly sought after making prices rocket…

What was affordable to you last month may not be this month.

Remember this when you put off getting that one signature you always wanted and never got round to getting….

Sincerely,

Melanie Shute
PA to Mike Hall, Chief Executive
The Stanley Gibbons Group plc

PS. Why not have your say about who has talent.  Vote for your favourite signature in the list above. Simply click “Vote” next to the name of your favourite. I will report the results of our online vote next month.