Jaws and The Deep by Peter Benchley 1975 1977 Bantam Paperback Lot

You receive both Jaws and The Deep by Peter Benchley in this two book Bantam paperback lot, with Jaws from 1975 and The Deep from 1977.

These are reading copies with the bold period cover art still easy to recognize. Both books are later Bantam printings, and the photographed printing history pages make that clear. The pages are clean with no writing noted.

This pair works well if you are looking for Benchley's two best known ocean thrillers together rather than trying to match books from separate sellers.

Details

• Item: Two book paperback lot
• Title: Jaws and The Deep
• Author: Peter Benchley
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Publication Year: Jaws 1975, The Deep 1977
• Edition and Printing: Jaws Bantam edition, 2nd printing. The Deep Bantam edition, 2nd printing
• Format and Binding: Mass market paperbacks
• Dust Jacket: None, issued as paperbacks
• Pages: 290 pages provided. 
• Genre: Thriller fiction
• Language: English
• ISBN: The Deep 0-553-10422-5. No ISBN confirmed for this copy of Jaws. Bantam catalog number Y8500 appears on the spine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x4 inches

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Both books remain intact and readable with noticeable exterior wear from use and age.
• Pages are clean with no writing noted.
• Printing history pages are present and readable in both books.
• Cover titles and artwork remain clear and easy to recognize.
• The Deep retains its Columbia motion picture tie in cover and interior film credit page.

Issues / Wear

• Both books show strong page and page edge toning.
• Jaws has rubbing, scratches, creasing, edge wear, corner wear, and wear along the spine.
• The Deep has rubbing, creasing, edge and corner wear, plus a noticeable damaged area at the upper edge of the front cover.
• The Deep spine shows rubbing and surface wear.

Collector's Notes

Jaws first appeared in hardcover in 1974, and this Bantam edition followed in 1975 as the story reached a much wider paperback audience.

The Deep followed Benchley's success with Jaws, and this 1977 Bantam copy carries artwork and interior credits connected to the Columbia film adaptation.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and 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.