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PARRY, William Edward (1790-1855). Journals of the First, Second and Third Voyages for the Discovery of a North-west Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific. [ And: ] Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole. London: John Murray 1828-29. [ With: ] FRANKLIN, John (1786-1847). Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in 1819-20-21-22 : with a Brief Account of the Second Journey in 1825-26-27. London: John Murray 1829. Pocket-sized editions of the expeditions of Franklin and Parry. Parry’s is the first collected edition. Sabin 25627; cf. Hill 1313. Together 10 volumes, 16mo (131 x 88mm). Franklin: four volumes, 23 plates and a map. Parry: six volumes, 12 plates and a map. 19th century full calf, red morocco spine labels (Parry in polished blue calf; some shelfwear, spines of Franklin set rubbed). Provenance: William Priester (his sale, Bonhams New York, 25 June 2013, lot 2158 for Franklin) – Helen R. Kahn, Inc. (for Parry).