104 - Group of three maritime history and adventure books. The first is a paperback reissue of Pitcairn's Island by Charles Nordhoff (American, 1887-1947) and James Norman Hall (American, 1887-1951), published by Back Bay Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, in 2003. The second is an uncorrected proof of Running the Amazon by Joe Kane (American, b. 1953), published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1989. This volume includes an inserted note typed on Alfred A. Knopf letterhead dated April 14 and signed by editor Ashbel Green (American, 1928-2012). The note is addressed to Benchley and wishes him a good sail. The third volume is a first U.S. edition of Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates by David Cordingly (British, b. 1938), published by Random House in 1995. The Cordingly volume is bound in publisher's cloth with a pictorial dust jacket and contains a bookmark from Micawber Books of Princeton, NJ. Largest copy: 9 1/2" H x 6 5/8" W x 1 1/8" D.

Group of three maritime history and adventure books. The first is a paperback reissue of Pitcairn's Island by Charles Nordhoff (American, 1887-1947) and James Norman Hall (American, 1887-1951), published by Back Bay Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, in 2003. The second is an uncorrected proof of Running the Amazon by Joe Kane (American, b. 1953), published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1989. This volume includes an inserted note typed on Alfred A. Knopf letterhead dated April 14 and signed by editor Ashbel Green (American, 1928-2012). The note is addressed to Benchley and wishes him a good sail. The third volume is a first U.S. edition of Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates by David Cordingly (British, b. 1938), published by Random House in 1995. The Cordingly volume is bound in publisher's cloth with a pictorial dust jacket and contains a bookmark from Micawber Books of Princeton, NJ. Largest copy: 9 1/2" H x 6 5/8" W x 1 1/8" 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 Pitcairn's Island paperback shows minor shelf wear to the edges and corners. The uncorrected proof of Running the Amazon displays light sunning to the light blue covers and minor creasing to the upper edge of the inserted note. Under the Black Flag and its dust jacket exhibit light rubbing and shelf wear. All volumes show minor signs of handling consistent with use in a working library. 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.