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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 112:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Slovenian translation of Jaws, titled čeljusti. Published in 1976 by Založba Obzorja in Maribor. The volume is bound in publisher’s blue cloth with a white pictorial dust jacket featuring the original cover illustration by Roger Kastel. The interior contains Slovenian text translated from the original 1974 English version. 8 1/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 7/8" 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.
Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund.
Condition report:
The dust jacket shows minor shelf wear and light soiling along the white edges. The internal pages remain clean and the binding is secure. The book is in good overall condition.
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