JOHN FRANKLIN(1786 - 1847) English polar explorer who led four expeditions to discover the Northwest Passage, succeeded on his last attempt but perished nonetheless. Subscription and signature cut from a letter: "Believe me my dear Sir George Very Faithfully John Franklin". Mounted, very good. Sold with an A.L.S. of his wife JANE FRANKLIN, 2pp. 32mo., [n.p., n.d.], to a Mr. Fraser for forgetting to send him some verses. Two pieces.