102 - Three volumes on maritime history, underwater archaeology, and treasure salvage. The group includes a First Edition of The Well of Sacrifice: An account of the expedition to recover the lost Mayan treasures of Chichen Itza by Donald Ediger, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1971. Also present is a Revised Edition of The Treasure Diver's Guide by John S. Potter, Jr., published by Doubleday, and a 1987 Dover Publications softcover revised republication of Shipwrecks in the Americas by Robert F. Marx. The Well of Sacrifice is inscribed on the front flyleaf by Donald Ediger to author Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). The inscription is dated 8/8/75 and reads, "To: Peter Benchley. Really enjoyed Jaws. Sorry my book couldn't be the seller yours is, however hope you enjoy parts of it. Regards, Don." The Potter and Marx volumes are unsigned. The hardbound volumes are bound in cloth and presented in original pictorial dust jackets. The Potter volume is bound in blue cloth and contains interior pencil marginalia marking passages regarding Spanish galleons. The Ediger volume is bound in black cloth. The Marx volume is a trade paperback with a pictorial wrapper and includes 73 illustrations. Largest copy: 9 1/2" L x 6 3/8" W x 2 1/4" D.

Three volumes on maritime history, underwater archaeology, and treasure salvage. The group includes a First Edition of The Well of Sacrifice: An account of the expedition to recover the lost Mayan treasures of Chichen Itza by Donald Ediger, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1971. Also present is a Revised Edition of The Treasure Diver's Guide by John S. Potter, Jr., published by Doubleday, and a 1987 Dover Publications softcover revised republication of Shipwrecks in the Americas by Robert F. Marx. The Well of Sacrifice is inscribed on the front flyleaf by Donald Ediger to author Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). The inscription is dated 8/8/75 and reads, "To: Peter Benchley. Really enjoyed Jaws. Sorry my book couldn't be the seller yours is, however hope you enjoy parts of it. Regards, Don." The Potter and Marx volumes are unsigned. The hardbound volumes are bound in cloth and presented in original pictorial dust jackets. The Potter volume is bound in blue cloth and contains interior pencil marginalia marking passages regarding Spanish galleons. The Ediger volume is bound in black cloth. The Marx volume is a trade paperback with a pictorial wrapper and includes 73 illustrations. Largest copy: 9 1/2" L x 6 3/8" W x 2 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: The Treasure Diver's Guide shows significant wear to the dust jacket including losses at the head and tail of the spine and chipping at the corners. Red staining and foxing are present along the top edge of the text block. The Well of Sacrifice dust jacket exhibits heavy edge wear, surface rubbing, and small closed tears. Shipwrecks in the Americas displays creasing to the front wrapper and general shelf wear to the spine. 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.