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186 - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Hardcover first Italian edition of White Shark, titled "Squalo Bianco." Translated by Enrico Lepri and published in Milan. The copyright page provides full bibliographic details including the original English title and the May 1995 publication date. Marked "I edizione Sonzogno maggio 1995" on the copyright page. 8 3/4" H x 5 5/8" W x 7/8" D. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.
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Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). Hardcover first Italian edition of White Shark, titled "Squalo Bianco." Translated by Enrico Lepri and published in Milan. The copyright page provides full bibliographic details including the original English title and the May 1995 publication date. Marked "I edizione Sonzogno maggio 1995" on the copyright page. 8 3/4" H x 5 5/8" W x 7/8" D. 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 book is in overall very good condition. The red metallic foil dust jacket exhibits light surface scuffing and minor shelf wear to the spine ends and corners. The binding is firm and the internal pages are free of foxing, toning, or marginalia. 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.
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