We Band of Brothers – G.W. Warwick
We Band of Brothers – G.W. Warwick
We Band of Brothers (Rare Association Provenance Copy Inscribed by Dr Frank Mitchell)
A Vital First-Hand Memoir of the First South African Infantry Brigade in WWI
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: We Band of Brothers
- Author: G.W. Warwick
- Publisher: Howard Timmins, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1962 (First Edition)
- ISBN: None Issued (Pre-dates modern ISBN standards).
- Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Hardcover Release. Inscribed by the legendary medal collector Dr Frank Mitchell.
- Binding: Original publisher's full cloth boards with spine titles, issued with a pictorial dust jacket.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 211 pages. Complemented by vintage battlefield maps, troop illustrations, and roll indices.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Good Plus (G+)
- Exterior / Boards: The cloth covers are square and structurally sound. Shows faint tape-shadow markings on the boards from historical handling, common to vintage collections.
- Interior: The text block is tight and firm. Pages show minor age-toning but remain clean and free of highlighting or annotations.
- Provenance: Features a highly collectible holiday association inscription on the preliminary leaf from the iconic South African military medal authority, Dr Frank Mitchell: "To my friend Jan with thanks for infectious enthusiasm, Frank Mitchell, Christmas 1990".
- The Dust Jacket: Good (G)
- Condition Details: Now fully stabilized in a brand-new protective sleeve. Displays visible edge wear, small tears, and historical tape reinforcements along the reverse parameters, but remains complete and presents nicely.
Synopsis & Historical Value
G.W. Warwick’s We Band of Brothers is a classic first-hand account of the 1st South African Infantry Brigade’s campaigns during the First World War. Warwick delivers a vivid narrative detailing the harrowing realities of Delville Wood, the Western Front trenches, and operations in North Africa.
This specific copy is enriched by its connection to Dr Frank Mitchell, one of South Africa's most legendary military medal collectors and authors. Mitchell's research into military medals and roll histories makes his personal inscription a wonderful link to the preservation of South African military heritage.
Association Profile: Dr Frank Mitchell
Dr Frank Mitchell was a prominent medical professional and a giant in South African numismatics and military history. He served as a leading member of the South African Military History Society and assembled one of the most significant private war medal collections in the country, known for his meticulous archival research.
