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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 205A:
Description
A collection of seven paperback volumes by author Peter Benchley, published in various international editions. The group includes translations into Italian, Spanish, Czech, Hungarian, Hebrew, and Swedish. Notable titles include "Tentacoli" (Beast) published by TEA DUE, "Isla" (The Island) published by Argos Vergara, "La Chica del Mar de Cortes" (The Girl of the Sea of Cortez) published by Plaza & Janes, "Bílý žralok" (White Shark) published by M&G, "Gyilkos Csápok" (Beast), "Fruktans Ö" (The Island) published by Bonniers, and a Hebrew edition of "Beast." The volumes feature diverse cover art styles, including a Spanish edition of "Isla" remaining in the original publisher’s shrink-wrap. Several books carry ISBNs, including 88-7819-608-8, 80-85794-99-3, and 91-0-044226-7. The Hebrew edition displays text on the spine and covers. Largest copy: 8 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W.
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 collection shows varying degrees of shelf wear throughout. Most volumes exhibit creasing to the spines and rubbing to the cover gloss. Edge wear and minor bumping to the corners are visible across the group. Pages appear generally clean though some natural toning to the paper edges is evident consistent with age.
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