115 - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Italian mass-market paperback edition of the novel Jaws titled Lo Squalo. Published by Oscar Mondadori as part of the Best Sellers series, the volume features pictorial wraps with a color photograph of a great white shark by Rosemary Chasteney. The book is constructed with a glued paperback binding and standard paper stock. The copyright page indicates the work was originally published in 1974, with this specific volume identified as the 12th printing dated 1997. 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 3/4" D.

Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Italian mass-market paperback edition of the novel Jaws titled Lo Squalo. Published by Oscar Mondadori as part of the Best Sellers series, the volume features pictorial wraps with a color photograph of a great white shark by Rosemary Chasteney. The book is constructed with a glued paperback binding and standard paper stock. The copyright page indicates the work was originally published in 1974, with this specific volume identified as the 12th printing dated 1997. 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 3/4" D. JAWS was translated into dozens of languages, and Peter kept a copy of every edition his publishers sent him. These are from that shelf. The German title translates as “The White Shark, ” the Dutch as “The Summer of the White Shark.” 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 pictorial softcovers exhibit light shelf wear and rubbing. There is visible curling at the corners and along the fore-edge of the front cover. The spine is slightly cocked. Natural age-toning is present on the internal paper stock and page edges. A small area of pinkish staining or rubbing is visible on the back cover near the left edge. 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.