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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 204:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). 2 Danish language novels including Øen and Uhyret. The first volume, titled Øen (The Island), is a first Danish edition translated by Mogens Cohrt and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof in 1979. The second volume, titled Uhyret (Beast), is a first Danish edition translated by Anders Westenholz and published by Wangels Forlag in 1993 under the Union Egmont bogklub imprint. 8 3/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 3/4" D; 8 3/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 1 1/4" D.
From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.
Condition report:
Øen shows significant shelf wear with heavy creasing to the spine and hinges. There is visible bumping to the corners and rubbing along the edges of the wrappers. The pages exhibit light toning consistent with age. Uhyret is in good condition with minor shelf wear to the dust jacket including small chips at the head and tail of the spine. The hardcover binding shows minor softening at the spine ends, and the interior pages remain clean.
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