Bidspirit auction | Peter Benchley’s Personal Desk Accessories

Peter Benchley’s Personal Desk Accessories and Ephemera - Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006). A collection of seven personal items and desk accessories formerly utilized by the author. The group includes a cream-colored White House place card featuring a green-printed Great Seal of the United States above the name Mr. Benchley in black calligraphy with an accompanying note from Wendy Benchley. An Eastern Airlines Ionosphere Club luggage tag in blue and white plastic features a blue leather strap and is printed with the author's Princeton, New Jersey address. Professional ephemera includes a National Geographic Society name tag in a plastic sleeve and an Amazon Productions identification card identifying Benchley as Executive Producer. Decorative desk accessories comprise a clear rectangular acrylic block printed with a philosophical quote from author Brendan Gill, a miniature gold-toned metal abacus with movable beads and an ornate scrollwork frame, and a polished brass serif letter P. The abacus is marked on the underside with an adhesive label. Unsigned. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.