182 - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Offset lithograph promotional poster for the 1982 novel The Girl of the Sea of Cortez. The poster is printed on medium-weight paper and shows evidence of horizontal folding. Marked Doubleday at the bottom right. 24" H x 15 3/4" W. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.

Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Offset lithograph promotional poster for the 1982 novel The Girl of the Sea of Cortez. The poster is printed on medium-weight paper and shows evidence of horizontal folding. Marked Doubleday at the bottom right. 24" H x 15 3/4" W. 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 poster exhibits moderate condition issues including overall browning and foxing to the paper, visible on both the recto and verso. There are small pinholes located in each of the four corners from previous display. Two horizontal creases are present where the poster was previously folded. Several small spots of discoloration are visible in the upper text field and along the white margins. 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.