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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 205C:
Description
A collection of seven foreign language paperback and hardcover books by author Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), primarily featuring international translations of White Shark and Beast. The group includes a Russian hardcover edition of White Shark titled Belaya Akula published by Eksmo in 2002, featuring a pictorial dust jacket with a shark and an author portrait on the verso. The collection further contains two German language softcovers published by Ullstein: Shark: Die Rückkehr des Weissen Hais and Beast: Schrecken der Tiefe. Spanish language editions include two copies of Tiburón Blanco published by Planeta Bolsillo and Booket. An Italian edition titled Squalo Bianco published by Sonzogno and a Polish edition titled Biały Rekin published by Amber complete the group. Largest copy: 8" H x 5 3/4" 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 general shelf wear consistent with handling. The Russian hardcover dust jacket exhibits minor edge wear and light rubbing to the glossy finish. The softcover volumes display various degrees of creasing to the spines and corners, with some visible rubbing and light surface scratching to the pictorial wrappers. The German Ullstein editions show typical age-toning to the paper edges. The Polish edition has moderate creasing at the spine. All bindings appear secure and intact.
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