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Tragic parachute accident of Mr Cocking

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Two drawings side by side of the tragic parachute accident of Mr R Cocking. On the left, the ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon from Vauxhall with the parachute attached. On the right, the damaged parachute descending.

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24 July 1837

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W Lake, Old Bailey, published by William Follit, Sidney's Alley, Leicester Square, and Reeves & Sons, Chea

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EE_2_004

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