gypsy moth circles world von chichester sir francis (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Minor chipping and wear to the dust jacket. N2.

8vo. pp. xvi, 269. numerous illus. in text & on 18 double-sided plates (some colour). dark green calf, all edges gilt. plain dw. laid into a dark green box. First Edition, Limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Account of the first solo circumnavigation from West to East by the clipper route, made by the 65-year old Chichester in his 56-foot ketch, Gypsy Moth VI, in 1966-67. Chichester stopped only once, in Sydney, and set a record time for his trip. His achievement earned him a knighthood on his return.