[meteorite-list] Re: Ad books- Something old & something new

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Hi All
I have an offer of something old and something new.
First "the old" is two copies of Our Stone Pelted Planet by H. H. 
Nininger. It is of course his first book and was published in 1933. 
This is one of the hardest books to find of his in any condition.
COPY ONE No DJ with some ex-library stamps. Stamps removed almost 
completely from spine though minor signs remain. Pocket was removed 
from front inside cover almost completely cusing some minor damage. 
It was pasted over another sticker that remains. Date to return slip 
was also removed from adjoining page. Also has stamp to bottom edge 
of book as well as to last page. The description of the book from DJ 
is glued to back inside cover. Also some wear to top edge of spine. 
Some uncut pages were ripped. I still call this book in VG condition 
as the binding is very tight. Usually sells for $225+. Special price 
of only $200 + shipping.
COPY TWO  No DJ and spine printing is weak & faded. No signs of wear. 
Book is yellowed and shows signs of foxing. Still in VG+ condition. 
Signed with inscription "Jan. 16, 1939 To Dr. John S. Nollen, Pres. 
For whatever assistance it may be in the education of American Youth, 
this volume is presented by the author Sincerely H. H. Nininger.
For a scan of the inscription (you will have to log into Yahoo for this one or I can send you the image if you want: 
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/jensen-
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I did a little research on Dr Nollen:
John Scholte Nollen (1869-1952), taught at Grinnell College as a 
professor of modern languages from 1893-1902.  He returned Grinnell 
College to serve as Dean from 1920-31 and then as President from 1932-
1940. The book was signed to him on Jan. 16, 1939 while he was the 
president of the college. Not sure how Nininger had a connection to 
him.
Usually I would sell this for $325+ but as a special I'll offer for 
sale at $300 + shipping.
The "new offer" is a paperback book on Tektites with 288 pages and 
was produced in 2001. It was originally published at $125. I have 
included a description of the book below. Cost will be only $85 plus 
shipping. The books are on order and I only have one extra copy. So please let me know if you want this one as soon as possible.
G J H McCall "Tektites in the Geological Record: Showers from the Sky"
This book commences with the history of tektites, from mediaeval 
China, through finds in Czechoslovakia in the eighteenth century and 
Darwin's description while on the Beagle, to twentieth century finds 
in SE Asia, the Ivory Coast and USA. The four major strewn fields are 
described, followed by there extension by deep sea finds of 
microtektites and the recognition of irregular, large layered 
tektites in SE Asia. Possibly related occurrences in Libya and 
Tasmania and in older rock systems than the Cenozoic formations of 
the four strewn fields (including Cretaceous–Tertiary boundary 
formations) are also covered. Tektites are related to a few of the 
150 known terrestrial impact studies. This book will appeal to 
scientists working in the broad field of meteorites and geologists, 
as well as astronomers and planetologists. Suitable for use as 
supporting reading for tertiary courses.

Mike

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Mike Jensen IMCA 4264
Jensen Meteorites
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