Matcham (George) Diary, autograph manuscript, contemporary half reverse calf, 1851-55; and 2 …

Matcham (George, of Newhouse, Redlynch, Wiltshire, Nelson's nephew, 1789-1877) Diary, autograph manuscript, 293pp. excluding blanks, contemporary half reverse calf, rubbed, corners worn, covers faded, manuscript paper label on upper cover, 8vo, 1851-55; and 2 others, including a letter book by Matcham, 8vo & sm. 4to (3). ⁂ First mentioned "25 [March 1851] I went to bed but soon found a disagreeable smell of burning which I at first set down to having singed my nightgown but it becoming stronger I got up & soon found it proceeded from a fire in the room formerly occupied by Mr ?Graven." - Matcham. Includes a Journey to Turkey & Egypt from little Diary.