Jaws — Peter Benchley (Vintage Bantam Paperback) — Classic Shark Thriller Novel — Movie Tie-In Cover

A well-read vintage paperback of Peter Benchley’s Jaws—the thriller that launched a pop-culture tidal wave.

This mass-market Bantam edition features the iconic shark-and-swimmer cover with the “Now a spectacular motion picture from Universal” burst. A great copy for collectors of classic horror/thriller paperbacks, beach reads, or shelf styling. 

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Paperback (mass market)
• Size: 7 × 4 × 1 in
• Language / Pages: English / 309 pages
• Author: Peter Benchley
• Publisher/Imprint: Bantam Books (noted on cover/spine)
• Genre: Thriller / Horror / Suspense / Classic Fiction

Condition Grade: Good 

Notes:

1. Cover shows visible wear, creasing, and edge/corner rubbing; small tears/creases present (notably lower edge/cover corner wear).
2. Pages and edges are noticeably toned/yellowed from age.
3. Writing present: “Derrick Jones” written inside; inscription “For Wendy” on a front page.
4. Binding appears intact; interior text pages shown are readable.

Please review all photos—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Disclaimer 

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.

While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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