Patrick O'Brian — rare books, first editions & prices

Notable copies for sale

TREASON'S HARBOUR By Patrick O'brian - Hardcover — eBay$72

THE MAURITIUS COMMAND (VOL. BOOK 4) (AUBREY/MATURIN By Patrick O'brian EXCELLENT — eBay$44

H.M.S. "SURPRISE" By Patrick O'brian - Hardcover *Excellent Condition* — eBay$140

Clarissa Oakes by Patrick O'Brian: Used — eBay$96

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Works on the market

THE MAURITIUS COMMAND (VOL. BOOK 4) (AUBREY/MATURIN By Patrick O'brian EXCELLENT4 copies · $44

H.M.S. "SURPRISE" By Patrick O'brian - Hardcover *Excellent Condition*1 copy · $140

Clarissa Oakes by Patrick O'Brian: Used1 copy · $96

TREASON'S HARBOUR By Patrick O'brian - Hardcover1 copy · $72

Market context

25 copies of Patrick O'Brian's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $75 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).

Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):

Post Captain, first American edition, Philadelphia and New York, 1972; and others from the (forum, 2026-07-02)£160

Richard Temple, first edition, 1962; and others, largely mid-century British fiction (c.50 (forum, 2026-07-02)£150

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