Bidspirit auction | 7 Peter Benchley Foreign Language

7 Peter Benchley Foreign Language Books - A collection of seven foreign language paperback and hardcover books by author Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), primarily featuring international translations of White Shark and Beast. The group includes a Russian hardcover edition of White Shark titled Belaya Akula published by Eksmo in 2002, featuring a pictorial dust jacket with a shark and an author portrait on the verso. The collection further contains two German language softcovers published by Ullstein: Shark: Die Rückkehr des Weissen Hais and Beast: Schrecken der Tiefe. Spanish language editions include two copies of Tiburón Blanco published by Planeta Bolsillo and Booket. An Italian edition titled Squalo Bianco published by Sonzogno and a Polish edition titled Biały Rekin published by Amber complete the group. Largest copy: 8” H x 5 3/4” 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.