100 - Two reference books on sharks, including works by Jacques-Yves Cousteau (French, 1910-1997) and Philippe Cousteau (French, 1940-1979). The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea, Doubleday & Company, 1970, first edition. Sebastian Horsley (English, 1962-2010). The Great White Shark: Paintings by Sebastian Horsley, 1994. The Cousteau volume is marked BENCHLEY in black ink on the front free endpaper. The Horsley volume is inscribed To Peter Benchley, With Best Wishes July 1994 and signed by the artist on the front free endpaper. 10 1/2" H x 7 3/8" W x 1" D (Cousteau); 11 7/8" H x 8 1/4" W x 3/8" D (Horsley).

Two reference books on sharks, including works by Jacques-Yves Cousteau (French, 1910-1997) and Philippe Cousteau (French, 1940-1979). The Shark: Splendid Savage of the Sea, Doubleday & Company, 1970, first edition. Sebastian Horsley (English, 1962-2010). The Great White Shark: Paintings by Sebastian Horsley, 1994. The Cousteau volume is marked BENCHLEY in black ink on the front free endpaper. The Horsley volume is inscribed To Peter Benchley, With Best Wishes July 1994 and signed by the artist on the front free endpaper. 10 1/2" H x 7 3/8" W x 1" D (Cousteau); 11 7/8" H x 8 1/4" W x 3/8" D (Horsley). 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 Jacques Cousteau dust jacket shows significant overall tanning and yellowing, with minor shelf wear and a small tear at the head of the spine. The blue cloth binding remains in good condition. The Sebastian Horsley volume displays minor surface scuffing to the black cloth boards. Internally, both volumes appear clean with no noted foxing or significant staining. 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.