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C1928
Bangkok Siam
Stunning Bangkok travel guide by Major Erik Seidenfaden and published by the Royal State Railways of Siam, 1928. Second edition. 8vo, pp iii, 324, xxxii, numerous photographic illustrations, some in colour, numerous maps including large folding coloured plan at rear, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Bangkok Siam
Date:
C1928
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Green cloth with gilt embossed tooling.
Paper Size:
130mm
x 178mm
AUTHENTICITY
Guaranteed Vintage Item
dated:
1928
Description:
Stunning Bangkok travel guide by Major Erik Seidenfaden and published by the Royal State Railways of Siam, 1928. Second edition. 8vo, pp iii, 324, xxxii, numerous photographic illustrations, some in colour, numerous maps including large folding coloured plan at rear, adverts. Richly gilt decorated publisher’s green cloth.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2524511
State Library New South Wales: Call Number N915.9304/1
State Library Victoria: Record ID 99601213607636
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 2524511
State Library New South Wales: Call Number N915.9304/1
State Library Victoria: Record ID 99601213607636
Major Erik Seidenfaden (1881 - 1958)
Danish officer in the Royal Siamese Gendarmerie, residing in Thailand from 1906 to 1947. He contributed to the modernization of the Siamese military through his service in the Provincial Gendarmerie. In addition to his military duties, Seidenfaden participated actively in the Siam Society. He pursued his interest in ethnology and authored several works, including books and articles about the history, culture, and languages of the Thai population.
