Stamps and Postal History of Lundy Island, by J Aitchison.

Published by Tithehall Publishing, 2009.  S/B, 237pp.

The long awaited fifth edition of the Lundy catalogue (previously edited by Puffin Stamps) contains sections on postal history (including cancellations and cachets), selection packs, official covers, and coins for the first time.  There are new and revised listings on varieties, proofs, colour trials, and essays, and a guide to transfer types is also included.  Illustrated in black and white, with valuations in pound sterling.

Philatelic Exporter review, courtesy of David Rennie (January 2010):

The latest paperback edition now includes the Postal History Catalogue as well as the stamps, hence the larger page extent, now 240pp, and the price increase.  It is still in black and white throughout.

The original sections have been updated and of course prices revised to reflect the current market, meaning some items have gone down, but many have increased as the popularity of this island grows.

Some new sections have been added including Selection Packs, officially produced Lundy covers and cards, Lundy Coins. New information on how to identify transfer types has been provided to make this easier. Essays and Printers' Presentation cards now have individual numbers. Quantities have been revised to reflect more accurately the total allowing for wastage, officially destroyed, usage for overprints etc.

Many new varieties, errors, postmarks and cachets have also been added.  The postal history section has been revised so that meter-marks are now listed separately.  FDC cancels accompany the relative stamp issue.

It is essential to read the introductory notes, and the section on the Postal History of Lundy details the changing fortunes of various individuals associated with Lundy stamps. There is a section of useful contacts, and a well researched bibliography; also a Currency Converter.

The publisher intends to publish a Supplement later in 2010, which will be supplied free to any owner of the catalogue requesting it and providing their address.