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[[Left - Coloured image of red and white balloon in flight (possibly above Westminster Abbey?]] with parachute below and people in both baskets.

W Lake, Litho. 50, Old Bailey

The Ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon from Vauxhall,
with the parachute attached.

[[Right - Coloured image of parachute falling to the ground with its passenger. The balloon is above in the distance.]]

The fatal Descent of the Parachute by which Mr Cocking lost his life.

[[Centre]]
The Sketch taken by an Eye witness
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London, published by William Follit, Sidney's Alley, Leicester Square & Reeves & sons,Cheapside.