176 - Peter Benchley's promotional production crew gear drawstring knapsack for the television series Amazon (1999-2000). The bag is constructed of tan-colored cotton canvas and features a black rope drawstring closure threaded through six brass-tone metal grommets. The front is decorated with embroidered text reading PETER BENCHLEY'S AMAZON in black and red, accompanied by a black stylized spider graphic. The bag includes an external vertical zippered pocket on the front and a single black webbing shoulder strap with adjustable brass-tone hardware. The interior is fully lined with black synthetic fabric and contains an additional zippered compartment. An adhesive label is attached to the interior pocket reading 1999 Amazon Productions, Inc. An Alliance Atlantis Company. 18 3/4" H x 19" W x 9" D.

Peter Benchley's promotional production crew gear drawstring knapsack for the television series Amazon (1999-2000). The bag is constructed of tan-colored cotton canvas and features a black rope drawstring closure threaded through six brass-tone metal grommets. The front is decorated with embroidered text reading PETER BENCHLEY'S AMAZON in black and red, accompanied by a black stylized spider graphic. The bag includes an external vertical zippered pocket on the front and a single black webbing shoulder strap with adjustable brass-tone hardware. The interior is fully lined with black synthetic fabric and contains an additional zippered compartment. An adhesive label is attached to the interior pocket reading 1999 Amazon Productions, Inc. An Alliance Atlantis Company. 18 3/4" H x 19" W x 9" D. Carried by Peter on the 1999 television production Peter Benchley's Amazon, his adventure series set on the river he had first explored a decade earlier with Al Gore and Tom Lovejoy. 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 canvas shows light surface wrinkling and minor signs of use. There is a small white paint-like stain or scuff located on the lower front center of the bag. The embroidery remains intact and free of fraying. The interior lining and zippers are in good functional condition. The brass-tone hardware shows no visible oxidation. 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.