The Catalans.  Patrick O'Brian.  Harcourt, Brace & Company.  New York, 1953.  Author's scarce second novel.  O'Brian went on to write the Aubrey-Maturin series of historical novels.  A Good copy, lacking the dustjacket.  Corner bumped, minor flaws to boards. Soiling to top fore-edge. Priced accordingly. A serviceable shelf copy of a difficult O’Brian title.