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.
Sans titreSiam
31 Description archivistique résultats pour Siam
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.
Sans titreDraft 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.
Sans titreLetter 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.
Sans titreLetter 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.
Sans titreLetter 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.
Sans titre"Introduction to the Study of Siamese Painting" by Quaritch Wales. Copy of article and accompanying plates, undated.
Sans titreAlbum, hardcover, black, labelled "Extracts & Cuttings Volume II, Bangkok 1927" containing newspaper cuttings, B/W photographs and invitations; includes news of birth and presentation of white elephant. It includes the letter from King Rama VII inviting Quaritch Wales to court dinner dances on 1st January 1924 and 26 February 1926; a letter to ask Quaritch Wales to join the Coronation day on 12 November 1925 and to join the lunch at Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Contains also news regarding the white elephant from 14-17 November 1927. Some articles have been cut from the album and some photographs removed.
Extracts taken from the Records of relations between Siam and Foreign Countries in the 17th Century. 10 typed pages.
This series consists of printed material found within the collections:
History Textbooks in Thai Notes chronologiques sur les missions jésuites du Siam au XVII siècle "Extract from Missions Catholiques by Henri Bernard" Plate of Chaumont's reception by the King of Siam