97 - Two marine reference books including works by Richard Ellis (American, 1938-2024) and Kip Wagner (American, 1906-1972). Pieces of Eight: Recovering the Riches of a Lost Spanish Treasure Fleet by Kip Wagner as told to L.B. Taylor, Jr., is a second printing published by E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc. in 1967. Monsters of the Sea by Richard Ellis is a stated first edition published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1994. The volumes contain Benchley's ownership signature and marginalia, and an authorial inscription by Richard Ellis. 9 5/8" H x 6 3/4" W x 1 1/4" D.

Two marine reference books including works by Richard Ellis (American, 1938-2024) and Kip Wagner (American, 1906-1972). Pieces of Eight: Recovering the Riches of a Lost Spanish Treasure Fleet by Kip Wagner as told to L.B. Taylor, Jr., is a second printing published by E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc. in 1967. Monsters of the Sea by Richard Ellis is a stated first edition published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1994. The volumes contain Benchley's ownership signature and marginalia, and an authorial inscription by Richard Ellis. 9 5/8" H x 6 3/4" W x 1 1/4" 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: Pieces of Eight is in fair to good condition. The dust jacket shows significant wear with heavy chipping, losses at the spine ends and corners, and several edge tears. The text block edges show tanning. Monsters of the Sea is in very good condition with only minor shelf wear to the dust jacket edges. 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.