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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Stories
Lot 99:
Description
Two hardcover volumes on mid-century marine exploration and shark research. Jacques-Yves Cousteau (French, 1910-1997) and Theo W. Brown. The first volume is The Living Sea by Captain J. Y. Cousteau with James Dugan, published by Harper & Row in 1963. The second title is SHARKS—The Search for a Repellent by Theo W. Brown. Both books feature their original pictorial dust jackets over publisher’s cloth-covered boards. The Cousteau volume includes twenty-four pages of color photographs that originally appeared in National Geographic Magazine. The volume by Theo Brown contains numerous illustrations and photographs documenting research into shark behavior and deterrents. 9 3/4" H x 6 3/4" W x 1 1/8" 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.
Condition report:
The dust jacket for The Living Sea exhibits visible chipping and small tears along the top edges and spine. Both volumes show typical shelf wear consistent with age, including tanning to the text blocks and light soiling to the dust jackets. The bindings remain sound with light bumping to the spine ends.
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