This is a very rare set of 4 Picture Post Magazines from 1954 that tell the story of Roberta Cowell, the first person to undergo gender reassignment surgery in the UK.

Roberta Elizabeth Marshall Cowell (8 April 1918[1] – 11 October 2011) was a British racing driver and Second World War fighter pilot. She was the first known British trans woman to undergo gender-affirming surgery in 1948

When this series of articles were published they created a huge sensation and Roberta Cowell became famous around the world.

Roberta's story features on several pages in each of the magazines. Three of them were published consecutively and tell her life story. The fourth magazine was published a few weeks later and is a follow up.
All the magazines are complete and have minor wear in keeping with their age.

Three of the magazines are in very good condition. The cover of one magazine has been repaired with tape, so we have classified them as good condition overall.