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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 Dorothy C. Wales to J.F.Standish to ask whether Curzon Press would consider a reprint of the book 'Siamese State Ceremonies'. Typed, 1 side, dated 20 February 1992.

Letter from Dorothy C. Wales to Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to say that she will cover the cost to reprint 'Siamese State Ceremonies'. She will send the copy of the book and the supplementary notes by recorded delivery. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 27 May 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].

The travel itineraries of Quaritch Wales and his wife, Dorothy. The series contains thirty-six itineraries, including visits to: Greece Venice Italy Germany India Russia and Central Asia Siam and Burma Malaya and Southern Thailand

"Greece and Rome, April-May, 1962". Typed itinerary of their tour, 2 sides.

Draft letter from Dorothy C. Wales to Mr Pollock, Royal Asiatic Society Librarian, to ask whether the Society's copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies' may be used to make the reproduction. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 16th March 1992.

Draft letter from Mrs Dorothy C. Wales to Malcolm Campbell, Curzon Press, to say that she has written to the Royal Asiatic Society for their copy of 'Siamese State Ceremonies' and to give details of the supplementary notes. Handwritten, 1 side, dated 16 March 1992.

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

Five sets of correspondence concerning:

• Correspondence related to Quaritch Wales' time in Kedah
• Correspondence with Leonard J. Robbins
• Correspondence concerning the publication of Siamese State Ceremonies
• Correspondence concerning some photographs and a replica of a Siamese lion
• Correspondence with the Department of Fine Arts