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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 157:
Description
Promotional ceramic novel mug for Peter Benchley’s 1994 publication "White Shark, " produced for St. Martin’s Paperbacks. The white glazed earthenware mug features wrap-around graphics derived from the book’s cover art, displaying the title in large black serif letters and the author’s name in red vertical sans-serif type. 3 3/4" H x 3 1/8" diameter.
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:
Significant loss to the ceramic body at the base rim consisting of a large chip and two associated vertical hairline cracks extending into the lower graphic. The exterior surface shows several circular brown drip stains localized to the yellow and orange graphic area. The interior well exhibits gray metal-mark scuffing and overall discoloration. The unglazed foot ring displays shelf wear and moderate darkening.
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