The Wages of War: The Life of a Modern Mercenary John Banks

by John Banks

€584 · Offered by eBay

First edition

The Wages of War: The Life of a Modern Mercenary **AUTHOR:** John Banks **PUBLISHER:** London: Leo Cooper Ltd, 1978. True First Edition, First Printing. **ISBN:** 0850522358 **SCARCITY NOTE FOR COLLECTORS:** An exceptionally rare and highly sought-after first-hand account of British mercenary recruitment and operations during the late-20th-century conflicts, including the Angolan Civil War. This title is practically non-existent on the open market, with copies rarely appearing for public sale. Notably, this work is recognized for its historical value and is held in prestigious institutional archives, including the Imperial War Museum (IWM) collection. **CONDITION REPORT:** * **Binding & Casing:** Firm, tight hardcover binding. The original red cloth boards are sharp and structurally sound, showing only minor, typical softening at the lower tips. The gold gilt spine lettering remains bright, crisp, and unrubbed. * **Text Block & Pages:** Internal pages are clean, tightly bound, and completely free of inscriptions, library stamps, or significant moisture damage. * **Edge Foxing:** The bottom and fore-edges of the text block remain clean with only trace handling marks. Please note that the top edge of the text block exhibits heavy, uniform foxing and brown spotting consistent with age (clearly visible in photos). * **Dust Jacket:** The original dust jacket is present and has not been price-clipped. The outer face of the jacket (front and back panels) is fully covered by a vintag

• Publisher: Leo Cooper Ltd
• ISBN: 190340259X
• Condition: Good

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