{"product_id":"jaws-the-deep-peter-benchley-paperback-lot","title":"Jaws and The Deep by Peter Benchley 1975 1977 Bantam Paperback Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou receive both \u003cstrong\u003eJaws\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Deep\u003c\/strong\u003e by Peter Benchley in this two book Bantam paperback lot, with Jaws from 1975 and The Deep from 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two book paperback lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-classic-books\" title=\"Jaws and The Deep\"\u003eJaws and The Deep\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Benchley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaws 1975, The Deep 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaws Bantam edition, 2nd printing. The Deep Bantam edition, 2nd printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass market paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None, issued as paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290 pages provided. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thriller fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Deep 0-553-10422-5. No ISBN confirmed for this copy of Jaws. Bantam catalog number Y8500 appears on the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 x4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both books remain intact and readable with noticeable exterior wear from use and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean with no writing noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting history pages are present and readable in both books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover titles and artwork remain clear and easy to recognize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Deep retains its Columbia motion picture tie in cover and interior film credit page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth books show strong page and page edge toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaws has rubbing, scratches, creasing, edge wear, corner wear, and wear along the spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Deep has rubbing, creasing, edge and corner wear, plus a noticeable damaged area at the upper edge of the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Deep spine shows rubbing and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaws first appeared in hardcover in 1974, and this Bantam edition followed in 1975 as the story reached a much wider paperback audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deep followed Benchley's success with Jaws, and this 1977 Bantam copy carries artwork and interior credits connected to the Columbia film adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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