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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 198:
Description
Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Bílý žralok, translation of White Shark. Prague: M&G and Argo, 1996. First Czech edition. This hardcover novel is the first Czech language edition of the 1994 thriller. The volume is bound in dark purple cloth-covered boards and is accompanied by its original pictorial dust jacket featuring a coastal image with stylized text. The translation was conducted by Štěpán Kovařík. 7 7/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 7/8" 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.
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:
Minor shelf wear is visible at the edges and spine caps of the dust jacket. The binding remains tight and the internal text block is clean and free of notations.
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