Bidspirit auction | Peter Benchley’s Blue IBM Selectric

Peter Benchley’s Blue IBM Selectric III Typewriter - IBM Correcting Selectric III electric typewriter formerly owned by American author Peter Benchley (1940-2006). The machine features a textured blue plastic housing and a wide carriage designed for professional use. It utilizes the signature Selectric typeball mechanism, which replaced individual typebars with a rotating sphere. Included is a Bookface Academic 96 10-pitch typeball and the original black-and-white printed operating instructions manual. The unit retains its original black power cord. Marked on the front badge IBM Correcting Selectric III. Marked on the rear IBM. 7” H x 23” W x 16” 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.