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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 111:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Norwegian language softcover edition of the novel Jaws, titled Haisommer and translated by Erik Eckhoff. Published in Oslo by Gyldendal Norsk Forlag, the volume is a 1975 photographic reprint of the first Norwegian edition from 1974. 7 1/2" H x 4 5/8" W x 1/2" D.
JAWS was translated into dozens of languages, and Peter kept a copy of every edition his publishers sent him. These are from that shelf. The German title translates as “The White Shark, ” the Dutch as “The Summer of the White Shark.”
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 exhibits light shelf wear with minor creasing at the spine edge and corners of the soft covers. The internal paper shows typical age-toning. The binding remains secure and the covers are free of significant losses or tears. Good condition.
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