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2 Marine Reference Books From Peter Benchley's Personal Library - Two marine reference books including works by Richard Ellis (American, 1938-2024) and Kip Wagner (American, 1906-1972). Pieces of Eight: Recovering the Riches of a Lost Spanish Treasure Fleet by Kip Wagner as told to L.B. Taylor, Jr., is a second printing published by E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc. in 1967. Monsters of the Sea by Richard Ellis is a stated first edition published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1994. The volumes contain Benchley's ownership signature and marginalia, and an authorial inscription by Richard Ellis. 9 5/8” H x 6 3/4” W x 1 1/4” 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.