Ivory Comb: First Edition (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Giai Phong Publishing House, 1967. 139pp. Seven short stories about the current conflict by five South Vietnamese authors (Anh Duc, Giang Nam, Nguyen Trung Thanh, Nguyen Sang, Nam Ha). Seven black and white plates. Bound in printed paper wraps designed by Diep Minh Chau. Bind is precarious but remains intact. Mild age-toning, shelfwear to wraps. Some text appears to be blacked out on back cover. NOT an ex-library copy, NO remainder mark. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. The Ivory Comb is a collection of poetry by Vietnamese poets, published in South Viet Nam at the height of the Viet Nam War. Ex-library copy with usual markings, ink-stamps, etc.; from a special collection (Kleinschmid Collection, with their bookplate inside front flap), discard stamps, else clean and unmarked of interior. Seven black-and-white plates, and simply bound in printed paper wraps.Poems by Anh Duc, "The Son," "The Native Land," "The Fourth's Dream"; Giang Nam, "Crossing the Chu Lay Mountain"; Nguyen San, "The Ivory Comb"; Nam Ha, "The Soil." 139 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in red and white self-wraps, stamped in black. 153 pp. Anti-American booklet. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 139pp Collection of short stories from South Vietnam reflecting the war against the Americans. With illustrations by Diep Minh Chau.

First Edition. First edition, 12mo, pp. [3]-139; 7 drawings by Diep Minh Chau on plates; near fine in original decorative wrappers. A selection of short stories by various South Vietnamese authors. From the publisher's note: "Thousands of miles away from Viet Nam, who has never done harm to the American people, the bosses of the White House and the Pentagon have sent here a half a million G.I.'s to fight together with 700,000 satellite and puppet troops. Billions of dollars have been squandered.".…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Rare softcover book (dj wrapper), Spanish text (for some reason), short story authors include: Anh Duc, Giang Nam, Trung Thanh, Nguyen Sang, Nam Ha, 161pps, artwork by Vietnam artist Diep Minh Chau.Published just as Viet Nam warm flaring up, leftist perspective, minor scuff marks on paper covers, quite rare.…

Paperback. Condition: Poor. Second Edition. 153 Pages and b/w illustrtations. The cover has extensive insect damages on spine and along edges, along with some general wear and foxing. The page edges are lightly tanned and foxed. Several copies are available. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size D: 7"-8" Tall (177-203mm).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. browning of page edges & title slight cracking of hinge. Book.