MURPHY, Charles J. V. Parachute. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1930.

First Edition. Octavo, original blue cloth with playful gilt lettering, photographic endpapers, illustrated throughout with full page black and white plates, in original illustrated dustjacket. History of the development of the parachute, including the adventurous narratives of the men who faced death in its development and improvement. Very scarce in jacket. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some chipping at top spine end.

Price: $125.00