189 - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). A collection of three Italian-language hardcover editions of novels by the author of Jaws. The volumes include L'Isola (The Island), published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore as a first Italian edition in June 1979. Also present are Tentacoli (Beast), published by Longanesi & C. in 1991, and La Ragazza del Mare di Cortes (The Girl of the Sea of Cortez), published by Euroclub in 1986. Each book is bound in publisher's cloth or boards and retains its original pictorial dust jacket. L'Isola features a minimalist graphic cover design on cream stock, while Tentacoli and La Ragazza del Mare di Cortes feature vibrant marine-themed illustrations. 8 7/8" H x 5 7/8" W x 1 1/8" 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.

Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). A collection of three Italian-language hardcover editions of novels by the author of Jaws. The volumes include L'Isola (The Island), published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore as a first Italian edition in June 1979. Also present are Tentacoli (Beast), published by Longanesi & C. in 1991, and La Ragazza del Mare di Cortes (The Girl of the Sea of Cortez), published by Euroclub in 1986. Each book is bound in publisher's cloth or boards and retains its original pictorial dust jacket. L'Isola features a minimalist graphic cover design on cream stock, while Tentacoli and La Ragazza del Mare di Cortes feature vibrant marine-themed illustrations. 8 7/8" H x 5 7/8" W x 1 1/8" 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: L'Isola displays light tanning to the dust jacket and page edges, with minor rubbing at the corners and spine ends. Tentacoli shows light shelf wear and surface rubbing to the glossy dust jacket. La Ragazza del Mare di Cortes exhibits minor edge wear to the jacket and light fading at the spine. The bindings for all three volumes are tight and secure. 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.