Ian Maitland — Cathedral

London, Headline, 1992. First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this novel by Ian Maitland, in the original, striking, unclipped dust wrapper. A smart, first edition of the work, in the original publisher's cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. With an ink inscription by the author to the front endpaper, saying 'With very best wishes, Ian Maitland&apos. Ian Maitland is a British writer, born in Guildford. Maitland has had many different occupations in life, including working as a teacher, a salesman and being a part of the RAF. Maitland uses these experiences to feed into his writing. 'Cathedral' was Ian Maitland's debut novel, following the story of James Bishop who has been sent to join the sixth-form of one of England's oldest public schools. Bishop struggles with this change, and seeks comfort in the corners of the Cathedral, where he discovers many hidden horrors.With a striking and colourful dust wrapper by British illustrator, Chris Moore, known for his science-fiction pieces. In the original publisher's cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with very light bumping to the head and tile of the spine and the odd mark to boards. Dust wrapper in very good condition, with minor shelf wear and the occasional handling mark. Sunning to the wrap near the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Author's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.