From Pole to Pole the Life of Quintin Riley 1905-1980

Jonathon Riley

Published by Anthony Rowe Ltd, Chippenham, 1998

About this Item

A very scarce biography on the explorer Quintin Riley, an exciting account of his polar explorations, complete with illustrations throughout. The second edition of this very scarce work.A touching biography on the life of Quintin Riley.Riley was an Arctic explorer, who took part of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition, 1932-33 East Greenland Expedition, 1934-37 British Graham Land Expedition, and more.Illustrated with sixteen plates, and in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.By Jonathon Riley, a British Army officer who was a distant cousin of Quintin.Bookplate of Kenn Back to the front paste down. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the wraps. Very light edge wear. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 796P4

Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Pole to Pole the Life of Quintin Riley 1905-1980
• Publisher: Anthony Rowe Ltd, Chippenham
• Publication Date: 1998
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Various
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book