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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 110:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). First Hong Kong Chinese language edition of the novel Jaws, titled Husha Jinghun. Published by Literary Book House, Hong Kong, in October 1975. The volume features a grey pictorial softcover wrapper with the title in orange Chinese characters above a blue-tinted shark graphic. The interior is printed on standard mass-market paper and includes a preface by Liu Chenghan. The copyright page identifies the translator as Da Zhi and the printer as Wing Tai Cheung Printing Co., Ltd. 7 3/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 3/4" 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:
The book is in good vintage condition with significant uniform age-toning and browning to the interior page block and endpapers. The softcover wrapper shows minor shelf wear, light surface scuffing, and wear to the corners. The perfect-bound spine remains intact, with observable adhesive aging and light compression in the gutter.
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