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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 113:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). First Turkish edition of the novel Jaws, titled Denizin Disleri, 1974. Published by Altin Kitaplar Yayinevi, Istanbul, this mass-market paperback was translated by Ozay Susoy and released as volume 8 in the publisher’s Asama Dizisi series. 7 3/4" H x 4 3/4" 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 book is in very good condition. The pictorial wrappers show minor shelf wear to the edges and extremities. The spine is uncreased and the binding remains tight. The internal pages exhibit light, uniform age-toning consistent with the paper quality and date of publication.
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