Bidspirit auction | 4 Nautical and Film History

4 Nautical and Film History Reference Books from Peter Benchley's Personal Library - Collection of four reference volumes regarding maritime history, nautical folklore, marine ecology, and cinema. David Mitchell (British, 1924-1986). Pirates: An Illustrated History (New York: The Dial Press, 1976), first printing. Angelo S. Rappoport (1871-1950). The Sea: Myths and Legends (London: Senate, 1995), reprint. David K. Bulloch. The Wasted Ocean (New York: Lyons & Burford, 1989), uncorrected proof. Emma Westwood (Australian, b. 1970). Monster Movies (Harpenden: Pocket Essentials, 2008), first edition. Signed and inscribed by Emma Westwood on the half-title page. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.