- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 35:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). A collection of seven personal items and desk accessories formerly utilized by the author. The group includes a cream-colored White House place card featuring a green-printed Great Seal of the United States above the name Mr. Benchley in black calligraphy with an accompanying note from Wendy Benchley. An Eastern Airlines Ionosphere Club luggage tag in blue and white plastic features a blue leather strap and is printed with the author’s Princeton, New Jersey address. Professional ephemera includes a National Geographic Society name tag in a plastic sleeve and an Amazon Productions identification card identifying Benchley as Executive Producer. Decorative desk accessories comprise a clear rectangular acrylic block printed with a philosophical quote from author Brendan Gill, a miniature gold-toned metal abacus with movable beads and an ornate scrollwork frame, and a polished brass serif letter P. The abacus is marked on the underside with an adhesive label. Unsigned.
Provenance: Several items in this lot were exhibited in "From the White House to the Deep Ocean: LBJ, Jaws and Conservation, " held at the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, from April 19 through October 19, 2025.
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 White House place card exhibits dried adhesive residue on the verso and an attached yellow adhesive note. Light surface scratching is present on the acrylic block. Metal elements show minor oxidation and surface wear. All items demonstrate wear consistent with age and personal use.
Share this lot:
