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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 108:
Description
Collection of four reference volumes regarding maritime history, nautical folklore, marine ecology, and cinema. David Mitchell (British, 1924-1986). Pirates: An Illustrated History (New York: The Dial Press, 1976), first printing. Angelo S. Rappoport (1871-1950). The Sea: Myths and Legends (London: Senate, 1995), reprint. David K. Bulloch. The Wasted Ocean (New York: Lyons & Burford, 1989), uncorrected proof. Emma Westwood (Australian, b. 1970). Monster Movies (Harpenden: Pocket Essentials, 2008), first edition. Signed and inscribed by Emma Westwood on the half-title page.
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:
The Mitchell volume exhibits minor shelf wear and light bumping to the dust jacket edges and spine ends. The Rappoport volume shows significant tanning and toning to the page block. The Bulloch uncorrected proof displays minor edge wear and light creasing to the paper covers. The Westwood volume shows minimal shelf wear to the covers and corners. The interior pages of all volumes are generally clean without significant annotations or losses.
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