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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 116:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Der weiße Hai, Verlag Ullstein GmbH, 1974. First German edition of Jaws, translated from English by Egon Strohm. Marked with ISBN 3 550 06238 9 on the copyright page. 8 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 1 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.
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 exhibits minor shelf wear including light rubbing at the corners and spine ends. The internal pages show uniform age-toning throughout. The binding remains tight and the text block is clean.
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