The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories

2 Peter Benchley Hardcover Russian Novels, The Island and Beast

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Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Two Russian language translated hardcover novels published by Eksmo, Moscow and Domino, Saint Petersburg. The first volume, titled Ostrov (The Island), was published in 2003 as part of the Persona Grata series. The second volume, published in 2004 under the Master’s Handwriting series, contains the novels Tvar (Beast) and Devushka iz morya Kortesa (The Girl of the Sea of Cortez). Both volumes are octavo editions bound in blue printed boards with pictorial covers. 8 1/8" H x 5 1/8" W x 1 1/4" 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:

Very good condition. Minor shelf wear is visible to the boards, with light bumping to the corners and spine ends. The bindings are tight, and the pages remain clean and bright.