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The Papers of Horace Geoffrey Quaritch Wales contain papers relating to his archaeological work in southeast Asia including expedition notes, personal notebooks, diaries, manuscript proofs, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and maps. Listed within this catalogue are objects and items of furniture which were also part of the bequest of Quaritch Wales' wife, Dorothy, to the Royal Asiatic Society.

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press to Mrs Dorothy C. Wales to confirm that Curzon had now put the reprint of Siamese State Ceremonies into production with the expectation to finish copies in September 1992. They will return her copy and send her the invoice when production has been completed. Typed, 1 side, dated 4 August 1992.

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to Mrs Dorothy C. Wales to thank her for her approval to proceed with the reprint of 'Siamese State Ceremonies', and to inform her that they expect to produce the work with the supplementary notes within three months. Typed, 1 side, dated 3rd June 1992.

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Director of Curzon Press, to Dorothy C. Wales to inform her of the death of John Standish but as the new owner of the company he would be interested in undertaking a reprint of 'Siamese State Ceremonies'. Typed, 1 side, dated 26 February 1992. With this is a draft letter from Dorothy C. Wales to Mr Campbell, Curzon Press, expressing her regret to hear of the illness and death of Mr.Standish, but pleased that Curzon Press would consider a reprint of the book 'Siamese State Ceremonies' Handwritten on a envelope, dated 2 March [1992].

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to Mrs Dorothy C. Wales to acknowledge receipt of her cheque and to inform that her additional free copies have been sent. Typed, 1 side, dated 20 November 1992.

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to Mrs Dorothy C. Wales to confirm that the reprint of 'Siamese State Ceremonies' was completed and copies has been distributed to the customers who had placed orders. They also enclose the invioce. Typed, 2 pieces, 2 sides, dated 4 August 1992.

Letter from Curzon Press to Dorothy C. Wales to inform her that they are searching the second hand market for a copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies'. In the meantime they will take great care of her copy. He informs her that he considers the estimate to be reasonable and that he would be happy to proceed with a reprint if she would cover the costs of £3000 for 500 copies. Typed, 1 side, dated 11 May 1992.

Letter from Curzon Press to Mrs Dorothy C. Wales concerning the copying of Siamese State Ceremonies. Curzon had obtained a copy of the book on loan from SOAS which might be possible to photograph but asked Mrs Wales whether she might request a copy from the Royal Asiatic Society. The letter is incomplete. Typed, 1 side, dated 10 March 1992.

Letter from Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to Dorothy C. Wales to send an estimate for the reprint of 'Siamese State Ceremonies' including the supplementary notes. Typed with 2 photocopied sheets of the estimate, 3 pieces, dated 1 April 1992.

Correspondence regarding preparation for the publication of the book "Divination in Thailand" and republication of "Siamese State Ceremonies".