The Deep Peter Benchley JAWS First edition signed book & Shark sketch

Here we have a very rare piece of vintage Jaws memorabilia. A rare Peter Benchley FIRST EDITION book for his follow up thriller, "The Deep"
Signed by the writer of Jaws, Peter Benchley, who also added a nice Shark Sketch, and rare inscription:-

"In sea water more than a few feet deep, blood really is green". Peter Benchley 6.7.01

The book itself is in very good /excellent condition for its age (1976).
In fine condition throughout
This is such a rare item, especially as its been neatly signed by the "Jaws" author inside the front page, plus a rare shark sketch, and inscription. It is therefore highly collectable.
The book comes with an outer clear plastic sleeve for extra protection.

Signed by:
Peter Benchley (Author)- (May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006)

Provenance:
Comes with our own Devon Autographs COA and Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
Devon Autographs [UACC Registered Dealer #336].
Signed at the authors home in 2001.