108 - Collection of four reference volumes regarding maritime history, nautical folklore, marine ecology, and cinema. David Mitchell (British, 1924-1986). Pirates: An Illustrated History (New York: The Dial Press, 1976), first printing. Angelo S. Rappoport (1871-1950). The Sea: Myths and Legends (London: Senate, 1995), reprint. David K. Bulloch. The Wasted Ocean (New York: Lyons & Burford, 1989), uncorrected proof. Emma Westwood (Australian, b. 1970). Monster Movies (Harpenden: Pocket Essentials, 2008), first edition. Signed and inscribed by Emma Westwood on the half-title page.

Collection of four reference volumes regarding maritime history, nautical folklore, marine ecology, and cinema. David Mitchell (British, 1924-1986). Pirates: An Illustrated History (New York: The Dial Press, 1976), first printing. Angelo S. Rappoport (1871-1950). The Sea: Myths and Legends (London: Senate, 1995), reprint. David K. Bulloch. The Wasted Ocean (New York: Lyons & Burford, 1989), uncorrected proof. Emma Westwood (Australian, b. 1970). Monster Movies (Harpenden: Pocket Essentials, 2008), first edition. Signed and inscribed by Emma Westwood on the half-title page. 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 Mitchell volume exhibits minor shelf wear and light bumping to the dust jacket edges and spine ends. The Rappoport volume shows significant tanning and toning to the page block. The Bulloch uncorrected proof displays minor edge wear and light creasing to the paper covers. The Westwood volume shows minimal shelf wear to the covers and corners. The interior pages of all volumes are generally clean without significant annotations or losses. 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.