71-a - Two vintage gelatin silver publicity photographs related to the 1964 publication of the book Jonathan Visits the White House. The images depict Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, alongside a young boy and Peter Benchley on a staircase within the White House. The photographs are accompanied by a handwritten note and a manila folder with blue ink notations from Wendy Benchley. The verso of one photograph is stamped in black 31397-10 11 FEB 1964 and faintly typed ROBERT L. KNUDSEN THE WHITE HOUSE. The verso of the second photograph is stamped in purple WHITE HOUSE 10 FEB 1964 and Abbie Rowe, with a handwritten notation in red ink 8401-A. 8 1/4" H x 10" W.

Two vintage gelatin silver publicity photographs related to the 1964 publication of the book Jonathan Visits the White House. The images depict Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, alongside a young boy and Peter Benchley on a staircase within the White House. The photographs are accompanied by a handwritten note and a manila folder with blue ink notations from Wendy Benchley. The verso of one photograph is stamped in black 31397-10 11 FEB 1964 and faintly typed ROBERT L. KNUDSEN THE WHITE HOUSE. The verso of the second photograph is stamped in purple WHITE HOUSE 10 FEB 1964 and Abbie Rowe, with a handwritten notation in red ink 8401-A. 8 1/4" H x 10" 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: Both photographs exhibit minor curling across the paper surface. One photograph has a yellow adhesive note attached directly to the upper left quadrant of the image surface from Wendy Benchley. The manila folder shows light handling wear and toning consistent with age at the edges. 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.