95 - Two maritime reference books including works by Mendel Peterson (American, 1918-2003) and Jacques-Yves Cousteau (French, 1910-1997). The first volume is The Funnel of Gold, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1975, and is a stated first edition. The second volume is Octopus and Squid: The Soft Intelligence, co-authored by Philippe Diole (French, 1908-1977) and published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1973. This volume is a stated first edition in the United States. The Cousteau volume is a cloth-bound hardcover with a yellow pictorial dust jacket and contains 124 color photographs detailing marine biological discoveries. Marked with reference notations. Largest copy: 10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W x 7/8" D.

Two maritime reference books including works by Mendel Peterson (American, 1918-2003) and Jacques-Yves Cousteau (French, 1910-1997). The first volume is The Funnel of Gold, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1975, and is a stated first edition. The second volume is Octopus and Squid: The Soft Intelligence, co-authored by Philippe Diole (French, 1908-1977) and published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1973. This volume is a stated first edition in the United States. The Cousteau volume is a cloth-bound hardcover with a yellow pictorial dust jacket and contains 124 color photographs detailing marine biological discoveries. Marked with reference notations. Largest copy: 10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W x 7/8" D. The books behind the books. Peter's working library of marine biology, maritime history, underwater archaeology, exploration and shark science is where The Deep, Beast, Shark Trouble and his National Geographic articles began. He loved these books and read them thoroughly. 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 Funnel of Gold dust jacket is in poor to fair condition, exhibiting significant tearing, loss at the spine tips, edge chipping, and surface staining. The book itself shows shelf wear and light toning to the pages. The interior contains extensive marginalia and underlining in blue ink. Octopus and Squid remains in good condition, with its dust jacket showing minor bumping and rubbing at the corners and edges. The binding for both volumes is tight. 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.