The Lonely Sea And The Sky: The Autobiography Of Francis Chichester [signed]

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Autobiography of Sir Francis Chichester, pioneering pilot and sailor, who after early business success in New Zealand was scuppered by the Great Depression went on to to do such things as fly across the Tasman Sea from New Zealand to Australia for the first time, and sail single-handedly around the 'clipper route' for the first time, as well as circumnavigating the globe by sail solo... for the first time. 1967 first edition sixth impression. Contains photographs and maps. Condition: SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. Dustjacket shelfworn, corner bumped, tanned, marked; boards shelfworn, corner bumped. Foreedges thumbed. Pages mostly clean and entirely readable, internal hinges cracking but binding holding well.

50 GBP