117 - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Hardcover book, Der weise Hai, published by Ullstein, 1977. This volume is the German translation of Benchley's 1974 novel Jaws, translated from the original English by Egon Strohm. 7 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W x 1 1/8" D.

Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Hardcover book, Der weise Hai, published by Ullstein, 1977. This volume is the German translation of Benchley's 1974 novel Jaws, translated from the original English by Egon Strohm. 7 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W x 1 1/8" 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: Very good condition overall. The internal pages are clean and the binding remains firm. The dust jacket shows minor shelf wear and light rubbing to the extremities, particularly at the spine ends and corners. 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.