This study is produced on Compact Disk(CD) and extends and adds to the original study released in 1998 also on CD.

The study covers a total of 726 Postal Agencies with information as to there position, history, population, dates of opening (and for some the date of closing). Over 1300 different postmarks are illustrated, there are 28 maps, and a number of old envelopes, pictures, and documents are shown, many of which may not have been previously shown.

The producer Ken Lewis of Mesolongiou Cyprus has won two Gold Medals at Exhibitions in the USA for this production.

The production of such a study on CD is very imaginative since the threading which can be introduced by means of hyperlinks allows a subject to be followed through from beginning to end as a continuous view, something quite impossible in a conventional book. The use of colour to show the various cancels, stamps, etc. brings the whole to life in a manner again quite impossible in a conventional book.

The study has been carried out with meticulous zeal, with many other studies cross checked, and assistance gained from other persons interested in various aspects of the study area to produce what can only be described as the most complete study of its kind. The bibliography is also very comprehensive with working hyperlinks to many other organisations including our own.

It is not a mandatory requirement to be computer literate to make good use of the material contained within the study, however, for those that are, the ability to cut and paste items into write ups is a significant advantage. The instructions for accessing the data on the CD are adequate even for the computer challenged.

The hyperlinks in general were very good allowing a data trail to be followed in any direction you choose to take, and the illustrations and maps are very high quality and easy to read. There are even hyperlinks from maps to more detailed maps, or directly to a village and its postmarks.

A good example of the above is the study relating to the Cyprus Government Railway (CGR), the map shows all the stations and village stops, and there is a hyperlink to the CGR cancels, and the associated village cancels – the hyperlink to Famagusta did not work, and seemed to insist on going to Enkomi (an exception).

Those who bought the original study will know that it was possible to load the CD onto your computer and create a run time icon, the same facility has not been included with the latest release, - which is a pity.

With one or two very minor exceptions this study and production is quite brilliant, and is very highly commended. Perhaps this points the way for the production of other studies using the same medium? Well done Ken.