90 - IBM Correcting Selectric III electric typewriter. The unit features a textured composite housing in a light tan or camel color with a black base and coordinating black keyboard. The machine is equipped with a dual-pitch scale showing 10 and 12 characters per inch, a centering scale, and a top-mounted paper support arm. An internal black font element marked COURIER is installed on the carriage. The housing bears a printed square mark on the front left reading IBM Correcting Selectric III and a similar mark on the rear panel stating Double insulated grounding not required. 16 1/2" H x 19 5/8" W x 7 1/4" D.

IBM Correcting Selectric III electric typewriter. The unit features a textured composite housing in a light tan or camel color with a black base and coordinating black keyboard. The machine is equipped with a dual-pitch scale showing 10 and 12 characters per inch, a centering scale, and a top-mounted paper support arm. An internal black font element marked COURIER is installed on the carriage. The housing bears a printed square mark on the front left reading IBM Correcting Selectric III and a similar mark on the rear panel stating Double insulated grounding not required. 16 1/2" H x 19 5/8" W x 7 1/4" D. The workhorses of Peter's later career. These IBM Selectric III came into his office in the 1980s, and carried the novels The Girl of the Sea of Cortez, Beast and White Shark, most of his National Geographic articles, his screenplays and a steady stream of letters to fans and friends. The blue machine was his primary typewriter and the tan one his backup. Peter's younger brother, Nat Benchley, remembers them side by side on his desk. The tan Selectric (Lot 90) was exhibited at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas, in 2025, in “From the White House to the Deep Ocean: LBJ, Jaws and Conservation.” Provenance: Exhibited in "From the White House to the Deep Ocean: LBJ, Jaws and Conservation, " held at the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, from April 19 through October 19, 2025. 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: The typewriter is in good cosmetic condition with no visible cracks or heavy staining to the plastic housing. The black keycaps show light surface wear from use. Minor dust and debris are present in the internal carriage area. The power cord is intact and bundled with zip ties. Working status is not tested. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.