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HISTORY & LOCATION
The family business was established by Robert Muir in 1973. Robert died in March 2007 and the business continues to operate, managed by Helen Muir, son Rob Muir, daugher-in-law Janet Muir and dedicated cataloguer Jodie Ween. The bookshop is located at 69 Broadway (corner of Edward Street) Nedlands, Western Australia, in a building surrounded by gardens. We are 7 minutes from the City of Perth and adjacent to The University of Western Autralia. On site parking, wheel chair access and client amenities are available. [pictured (top): Helen Muir, Robert Muir & Janet Muir. (bottom): Robert Muir] HOURS OF BUSINESS We are open 6 days a week. Monday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays: 11 am to 3 pm. Other times by appointment. VALUATIONS Government Approved Valuers Janet Muir is an approved Australian Commonwealth Government Valuer for the Cultural Gifts and Cultural Bequests Programs. General Valuations We also value Books, Manuscripts, Photographs, Postcards, Ephemera, Australian Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Maps for the purpose of disposal, insurance, probate or family division. Sighting of the items is essential. FREE SEARCH SERVICE We welcome requests to locate any books that out of print or hard to find. We search in Australia and world-wide. We will notify you of availability and price including postage before ordering the book. Phone +(618) 9386 5842, fax +(618) 9386 8211, write or email us for any item, no matter how obscure and we will find it for you. BOOKBINDING & RESTORATIONS We provide a full and expert bookbinding and restoration service. CATALOGUES We publish occasional catalogues on various subjects, which are available by post or email. BUYING AND SELLING We Buy and Sell We handle collections, buy out-right and also sell on commission. Apart from books, we deal in paintings, engravings, maps, postcards, old photographs, archival material and ephemera. We Wish to Purchase Libraries, Collections of rare historical or collectable material of any description or size. Anything items written or illustrated such as business papers, brochures, documents, trade catalogues, postal or greeting cards. We are also interested in modern books: fiction, non-fiction, or technical. If you have a large number of books or items, we are happy to call at your convenience. MR MURPHY Shop Cat You will be greeted by "Mr Murphy" upon entering the bookshop ROBERT MUIR (1933 - 2007) Robert Muir, bookseller, collector and historian, died in Perth, Western Australia on 28 March 2007. Eulogy - Robert Muir Eulogy by Ian Muir Robert Muir 'Robert Muir' by R & L Fisher
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 Robert Muir Old & Rare Books 69 Broadway (corner Edward St) Nedlands 6009 Western Australia tel: (618) 9386 5842 fax: (618) 9386 8211 books@muirbooks.com http://www.muirbooks.com 
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