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Ripcord D.S. Halacy Jr. 1962 Whitman #1522 Authorized TV Adventure Hardcover

Ripcord by D.S. Halacy Jr. is a 1962 Whitman hardcover Authorized TV Adventure based on the Ziv United Artists television series starring Larry Pennell and Ken Curtis.

This 210 page juvenile adventure follows the skydiving world of Ripcord, Incorporated, with stories built around parachute jumps, rescue missions, air shows, scuba diving, and airborne emergencies. The contents include ten chapters beginning with "Sky Divers" and continuing through "Jump Team!" The illustrated cover shows two parachutists in free fall.

Details

  • Title: Ripcord
  • Author: D.S. Halacy Jr.
  • Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company
  • Publication Year: 1962
  • Edition: Whitman #1522 Authorized TV Adventure. Exact printing not confirmed from photos.
  • Format: Illustrated hardcover
  • Pages: 210
  • ISBN: No ISBN confirmed from photos
  • Measurements: 8 x 6 x 1 inches

Condition: Good

Firm illustrated hardcover with all pages reported firmly attached. Pages show noticeable age yellowing but remain readable. Cover edges and corners show rubbing and wear, with heavier wear at the bottom spine. Minor splitting is visible in the binding, and a small rip is shown in the photographs. A solid vintage reading and display copy with age appropriate wear.

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