One Year and Eternity – Frank Swaim – 1978 First Edition – Author-Inscribed Vietnam War Memoir

Vintage 1978 first edition hardcover of One Year and Eternity by Dr. Frank Swaim, published by Vantage Press, New York.

This firsthand Vietnam War memoir chronicles Dr. Swaim’s experiences serving as a United States Air Force physician during the Vietnam conflict. Drawing from his personal logbook, the book describes the realities of wartime medical care, difficult living conditions, military life, and the psychological challenges of war.

Special Collectible Feature:

The front free endpaper contains a handwritten personalized inscription signed “Frank Swaim,” believed to be by the author. The signature has not been independently authenticated.

Book Details:

* Title: One Year and Eternity

* Author: Frank Swaim

* Publisher: Vantage Press

* Publication Year: 1978

* Edition: First Edition (stated)

* Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket

* ISBN: 0533034450

* Pages: 218

* Language: English

* Subject: Vietnam War, Military Medicine, USAF, Memoir

Features:

* Firsthand Vietnam War account

* U.S. Air Force medical experiences

* Historical photographs

* Personalized handwritten inscription

* Original illustrated yellow dust jacket

* Original 1978 publication

Condition: Vintage Used

The dust jacket shows considerable age-related wear, including scratches, scuffing, creasing, discoloration, edge tears, and worn corners.

Interior pages appear generally clean and readable in the photographed sections, with some age-related toning and minor marks. The binding appears intact in the photographs.

The book contains a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper. Please examine all photographs for details and exact condition.

A collectible historical memoir for Vietnam War enthusiasts, military-history collectors, veterans, and readers interested in wartime medicine and personal military accounts.

You will receive the exact book shown in the photographs.