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This is probably only for the record, as the notice (also to me) is very short: ROYAL SIAMESE MAPS: A LOST WORLD RE-DISCOVERED Lecture by Professor Philip Stott, followed by a reception Wednesday 17 November 2004, The Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1, 6.30-8.00 p.m. Tickets UKP7.00 from Asia House www.asiahouse.org 020 7499 1287 In 1996, eighteen hand-drawn and hand-coloured old cotton maps were discovered in a quiet part of the Grand Palace, Bangkok. These long-lost treasures record cartographically Siamese warfare and trade during the first three reigns of the Bangkok Period (1782-1851). Works of art in themselves, the maps are full of historical detail as primary sources. They are now preserved and stored in the Library of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in Bangkok. This illustrated lecture, presented in association with the Anglo-Thai Society, celebrates the launch of a new book 'Royal Siamese Maps' by Dr Santanee Phasuk and Professor Philip Stott and published by River Books. Philip Stott is Emeritus Professor of Geography at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Posted from information received by Andrew S Cook PhD Map Archivist, India Office Records The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Telephone +44 (20) 7412 7828 Fax +44 (20) 7412 7641 ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. www.bl.uk/adoptabook ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the [log in to unmask] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. *************************************************************************