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But when the old man returned nine months later, he had made history by becoming the first person to sail single-handed around the world by the clipper route and in doing so in nine months and one day set a record for the fastest circumnavigation to that time. Gypsy Moth Circles the World by Sir Francis Chichester, June 1968, Coward Mc Cann edition, Hardcover. Dealer's Note: When 65-year-old Francis Chichester set sail on his solitary eastward journey around the world in 1966, many believed he wouldn't return alive. Fine copy in plain heavy paper dj, in matching green solander box, as issued. First published in 1967, just months after the completion of Chichesters historic journey, Gipsy Moth Circles the World was an instant international. Bound in full green leather, with raised bands author and title in gilt on spine and facsimile signature of author in gilt angled across bottom fore-edge of front cover. Ellen MacArthur would take the best-selling book, Gipsy Moth Circles the World. One of a special presentation edition numbered and signed by the author and limited to 500 copies of which this is number 109. The fact is, Gipsy Moth is one of the worlds most famous small boats. One of the most famous sailors of his day, Sir Francis Chichester broke seven records when he sailed Gipsy Moth IV 29,360 miles around the earth in nine.

Gypsy moth circles the world