53-a - Michael Czarny (American, 20th century). Archival material and color photographs relating to a 1986 expedition to Papua New Guinea by the Benchleys. The collection features eight original printed magazine pages from the September 1986 issue of Prime Time magazine, including the lead article titled A Fantastic Journey: In Search of living history. The text documents a photographic journey to the Karawari River region, detailing encounters with indigenous tribes, underwater reef exploration, and World War II wreckage. Accompanying the article are seven original color photographic prints depicting scenes from the trip, including photos of Wendy Benchley. The items are housed in a manila folder with handwritten notes from Wendy.

Michael Czarny (American, 20th century). Archival material and color photographs relating to a 1986 expedition to Papua New Guinea by the Benchleys. The collection features eight original printed magazine pages from the September 1986 issue of Prime Time magazine, including the lead article titled A Fantastic Journey: In Search of living history. The text documents a photographic journey to the Karawari River region, detailing encounters with indigenous tribes, underwater reef exploration, and World War II wreckage. Accompanying the article are seven original color photographic prints depicting scenes from the trip, including photos of Wendy Benchley. The items are housed in a manila folder with handwritten notes from Wendy. 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 magazine pages exhibit typical age-related toning and minor creasing. There are small tears at the margins where the pages were removed from the original staples. The color photographs remain in good condition with vibrant hues and no visible creasing or staining. The manila folder shows light handling wear. 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.