Description
First edition of Jaws by Peter Benchley.
Octavo, 311pp. Black cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated “first edition” on copyright page, with “044” in gutter of Page 311. A near fine example, no markings or wear to text block, light rubbing to bottom edge of spine. In publisher’s first state dust jacket, $6.95 on front flap, light shelf wear, a touch of wear to top of spine, a near fine example.
Jaws was adapted into a blockbuster film in 1975 by director Steven Spielberg. It is considered one of the greatest films of all time and became the model for summer blockbusters going forward.
