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The Society publishes a twice-yearly Bulletin and a refereed journal, The Lichenologist.

How to purchase an item

  1. Email Eluned at ehsbiol@gmail.com to inform her what you wish to buy and the address for delivery. You should receive a confirmatory email. She will confirm the postage amount due.
  2. Payment: Once you know the total including P&P, there are two options:
    1. Bank transfer to British Lichen Society, sort code 40-52-40, account no. 00012363. Label your payment ‘pub purchase’
    2. By cheque, payable to ‘British Lichen Society’ (not ‘BLS’), sending it to E.H. Smith FLS, Tutnall House, Claines Lane, Worcester, WR3 7RN

Lichens – An Illustrated Guide to the British and Irish Species

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Catalogue No: 31
Frank S. Dobson (7th edition 2018, reprint). 520pp.

This edition of this popular book provides an invaluable guide to identifying the British and Irish species, both for the beginner and the more advanced lichenologist. Originally published by Richmond Press but being made available as a reprint by the BLS.

With detailed air pollution references and distribution maps, it offers the environmentalist and ecologist a concise work of reference, compact enough to be used in the field. The 7th edition conforms with the nomenclature of ‘Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland’ (LGBI) ed. Smith, C. W. et al (2009) and more recent changes. Over 1,000 species are treated.

This edition includes many species not currently in Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland and a section by Mark Powell on lichenicolous fungi on Physcia and Xanthoria.

Entries consist of a description of each species, a photograph, notes on habitat, chemical tests and line drawings of microscopic and other diagnostic features. Help is also provided in separating similar species.

The popular generic lateral key has been retained and enlarged together with a section on sterile species. A generic synopsis is included to assist the more experienced lichenologist.

Price: Retail price: £30. Members only price: £25.

Postage & packing: £4.00 UK

The Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland

The Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland cover
Catalogue No: 1
Ed. Smith et al. (2009). Hardback, 700pp.

No longer in print.  This flora is now being replaced by The Lichens of Great Britain and Ireland edition 3 which is being published on a family by family basis as an ongoing series of free-to-access pdf publications. These can be downloaded from the BLS website.

Price: OUT OF PRINT SORRY

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Somerset Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi

Somerset Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi cover
Catalogue No: 2
Pat A Wolseley, Brian J Coppins, AM Coppins. (2020) 77pp.

An up-to-date county lichen flora, packed with interesting notes and observations. Of interest to anyone involved in lichen recording in the UK.

Price: £5.00

Postage & packing: £3.50: UK

Microchemical Methods for the Identification of Lichens

Microchemical Methods for the Identification of Lichens cover
Catalogue No: 8
A. Orange (2010). 2nd edition, with two colour plates

No longer in print.  2nd edition, with two colour plates. Full of useful information on pigments, crystals, colour tests with reagents and TLC.

Available as a download - 102 pages 8MB PDF

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Usnea "Aide Memoire"

Usnea Aide Memoire cover
Catalogue No: 13
P.W. James (2003)

An A5 booklet with drawings and many useful tips for identifying the British species of this difficult genus.

 

Price: £1.00

Postage & packing: £1.50 UK

Understanding Lichens

Understanding Lichens cover
Catalogue No: 15
George Baron (1999). paperback, 92pp.

An excellent introduction to lichenology, from the basic biology of lichens to their environmental importance and the history of the science.

This book is sent out free to new BLS members in their Welcome Pack from the RSB.
 

Price: £1.50

Postage & packing: £1.50 UK

Wall Chart - Lichens on Trees

Wall Chart - Lichens on Trees
Catalogue No: 21
Claire Dalby (2010)

A beautifully illustrated wall chart  produced by artist Claire Dalby.  A1 size (80cm wide x 60cm high) and features over 40 species in colour, nomenclature updated to 2010. 

Only available with the companion Lichens on Rocky Shores poster.

Notes to accompany this poster are supplied with each poster pair. The notes can also be downloaded here.

Price: £2.50

Postage & packing: Up to 6 posters can be rolled into a strong cardboard tube costing £1.20. Postage varies according to weight of tube, starting from £4.50

Wall Chart - Lichens of Rocky Seashores

Wall Chart - Lichens of Rocky Seashores
Catalogue No: 22
Claire Dalby (2010)

A beautifully illustrated wall chart produced by artist Claire Dalby.  A1 size (80cm wide x 60cm high) and features over 40 species in colour, nomenclature updated to 2010. 

Only available with the companion Lichens on Trees poster.

Price: £2.50

Postage & packing: Up to 6 posters can be rolled into a strong cardboard tube costing £1.20. Postage varies according to weight of tube, starting from £4.50

Greetings Cards/Notelets

Greetings Cards/Notelets
Catalogue No: 25
Claire Dalby

A set of five cards with envelopes, featuring five exquisite pen and ink illustrations of British lichens.

Price: £2.50 per set of 5 cards

Postage & packing: £2.00 UK.

Circular fabric badge

Circular fabric badge
Catalogue No: 29

Diameter 2.5cm, pin fixing, matt finish. A well-made attractive badge

Price: £1.00

Postage & packing: £1.50 UK

BLS metal pin badge

BLS metal pin badge
Catalogue No: 28

1" diameter metal pin badge

Price: £1 each or 5 for £3.00

Postage & packing: £1.50 UK

An illustrated introduction to the Larger Fungi of North Cyprus

An illustrated introduction to the Larger Fungi of North Cyprus
Catalogue No: 35
D. E. Viney (302 pages, paperback) 2005

The first comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to the Larger Fungi of Northern Cyprus. More than 200 species are described, with brief indications as to the edibility or practical use of some of the species. The book contains keys to the families, genera and species, as well as locations.

Price: £2.00

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Synopsis Methodica Lichenum

Synopsis Methodica Lichenum
Catalogue No: 36
E. Acharius, 1977

This hardback book, all in Latin, is a facsimile of the 1814 edition written by Acharius who was a pupil of Linnaeus. It has an introduction by D. L. Hawksworth. 

Price: £1.00

Postage & packing: £2.00 UK

Lichenographia Britannica

Lichenographia Britannica introduction
Catalogue No: 37
Turner and Borrer (1839)

This English language facsimile hardback edition has an introduction by Hawksworth and Seaward, written in 1978.

Price: £2.00

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