Testimonials

5 May 2026

My book arrived safely today, it is perfect and will be the ideal birthday gift as he loves antique books art and flowers in equal measure (Pierre Joseph Redoute: Fruits and Flowers) Thank you so much - Peter

10 February 2026

This is just to let you know that the book has arrived VERY safe and sound a couple of days ahead of Aus Post's stated delivery!  Thanks so much, especially, for the elaborate packaging which has ensured its safe and completely undamaged delivery. I will cherish this book and am delighted to know where to find any other old or rare books. 

Warm regards, Lou

5 December 2025

Thank you for your very prompt service - my books arrived yesterday, superbly packaged, and in great condition !!

Kind regards, June

 11 November 2025

Just letting you know that my order arrived today in excellent condition. I have never seen a book wrapped so well before. Outstanding. Thank you and all the very best to you and yours.

Les

 23 October 2025

The Boer book arrived! It's gorgeous and was packed perfectly. Thank you so much, Janet -- my darling husband (we're into our 40th year and I've been searching for this as a reasonably priced gift for decades) is very pleased. Gratitude and prosperity to you and yours.

Debra (USA)

 16 October 2025

Just writing to let you know the books arrived safely and I am very pleased with their condition. Thank you for the extra care taken in packaging them for safe delivery. I hope to purchase from you again.

Royal Botanic Gardens

21 August 2025

I am the lucky recipient of Muir Books’ copy of The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis.  I have never in my life seen any shipped article that was better protected than this book. It took me at least 10 minutes to cut it out of the multiple layers of wrapping you provided. I am so impressed. And the book is in absolutely pristine condition.  I don’t even remember if your description of it that I found on Biblio.com was Very Good or Fine but it didn’t do the book justice. We need a category between Fine and As New to describe this beautiful book. I can’t tell you how happy I am with it.  Worth every penny!! It’s a gift for my daughter but it will be very hard for me to let it go!!   Thank you for the most successful shopping experience I’ve had in years. I don’t suppose you have a similarly good version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?  With sincere thanks.

Pete (USA)

27 July 2025

The book has arrived safely. Thanks for the very careful packaging. This is a very nice, unique book, fitting well into my Antarctica collection. R (USA) 

27 June 2025

Thank you very much for the discount, the express shipping, and the very pleasant transaction. It’s been wonderful purchasing from you. Really Appreciate it … hope to see you soon.

K (Singapore)

25 June 2025

I received the two volumes today. I wanted to thank you both again; I've never received anything so well packaged. The attention to detail hasn't gone unnoticed! I look forward to continuing to enjoy them for the years to come.

Coby

15 May 2025

Hi and thank you for your very fast service, the book arrived safe and well, I admire your packing. Beautiful book too.

Regards, Vince

26 March 2025

We were grateful for the excellent protective packaging that enabled those books to arrive here with no dings or dents.  Thanks very much. 

Botanical Institute (USA)

 12 February 2025

Book arrived today in good order.  Most impressed with the packing -- packaging elevated to the status of engineering.  The four layers of double corrugated board round the edges and the layers of board on front and back were so accurately cut and assembled, I'm full of admiration for it.   

Roger H (UK)

18 December 2024

Received the book, and Thankyou for the fantastic safe packaging of the book. Absolutely delighted with the book and the efficient way you handled the purchase. Recommended.

Warren (New Zealand)

17 December 2024

Just letting you know I received the beautiful books and all is good. Took me a while to unpack as they were packed soo well. My husband will love them (me too).

Thanks again, Anne

12 November 2024

As such a happy client I feel obliged to say more than just thank you. When I saw the books and their condition I was absolutely rapt, ever so happy and pleased. It took me quite some time  to actually see them. I have been happily retired for over a decade, but the quality of the packing was absolutely superb, outstanding. Your parcel was, by far, the most superbly professionally despatched parcel I have received in my lifetime. Without doubt or competition. Congratulations.I  have always been heavily involved in History but not genealogy, but I have just proved that our family is actually related to the Flinders Family. Ironically 30 years ago I looked at purchasing the three volume series by the Libraries Board  of SA, from memory, about $100 then, but I love the binding on this version. My smile cannot get any wider ! 

Thank you once again, may life treat you  very kindly. Pete

23 October 2024

Thank you I received my book today to whoever packaged  it you did an awesome job.

Tricia

15 October 2024

Hey guys! It's Gustavo from Brazil! I am very happy to write you to say that I got the book this morning here in Brazil. The best packing I've ever seen! Dealt with much care, thank you so much! I am really happy! Sending you a photo!

The order arrived today in the most secure packaging I have ever seen.

Regards Alan

16 September 2024

I just received my order of "Heart of Darkness".

Since I couldn't find a section to give you a good review AbeBooks, I wanted to thank you personally through here for the book delivery. It is one of the best-packaged books I have received so far. I humbly thank you for your care in packaging. I will be giving you a Google review as well. Thank you again, and have a lovely day.

Sincerely, Rey

16 September 2024

Hi Janet, My order arrived today and I just want to say thank you for the great service you provide.And I am very pleased with the book.  Thank you again.

Regards Tony

14 May 2024

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the book I recently received from Australia. The care and attention to detail that went into packaging it ensured that the book arrived in pristine condition, and for that, I am truly thankful. Your dedication to providing excellent service did not go unnoticed, and I am genuinely touched by your efforts. It's reassuring to know that there are individuals like you who prioritize customer satisfaction and go the extra mile to ensure a positive experience. Once again, thank you for your outstanding service. I truly appreciate it and look forward to any future interactions with your team.

Warm regards, Alexandre  

6 May 2024

I recently purchased a 10+ year run of Asian Art Magazines from Rob and Janet from their bookshop in Perth Western Australia. They arrived today in 4 boxes weighing approximately 60 kgs in total. Each box was triple wrapped in thick card board and thoroughly taped to eliminate any damage from moisture or careless handling. You can imagine my surprise after I removed the outer layers to see that the mags were then double wrapped in plastic with additional card board support. Not only that each group was individually wrapped in their year group and carefully labelled. There were 20 packages with approx. 12 mags in each package involved so there must have been more than a few hours of work to put these together. Every parcel was in perfect condition, a real tribute to the work they put in to ensure they arrived in NZ in A1 condition. I can say I have been purchasing books off shore for over 50 years and these people are the best I have ever dealt with. If you deal with Muir’s Old and Rare Books (Janet and Rob), you will get the very best of treatment. Thank you so much.

Alec C. (New Zealand)

16 April 2024

I have just received the Archibald Christie book. It is wonderful to receive such a beautifully packed parcel, sent by someone who obviously cares for nice things.

Thanks. Spence J.

 20 March 2024

Thanks Janet. Books received. Thanks Robert for meticulous packing.

Cheers. Ian G.

12 March 2024

My Poe-Weird Tales was received today - I am totally pleased and SUPERB protective packing, by the way!  

thank you. Eric M. (USA)

9 March 2024

Received the book. It was packed quite securely and it took me a long time to unpack it. I am happy with my purchase, will go through the hand written note with leisure. Thank you very much. Please let me know if you get more such titles on India.

Regards. Rajiv (India)

27 September 2023

Dear Muir Books, The book arrived this morning in great condition. Thank you very much for the perfect packing.
Many thanks, Adam

March 2023

I received the book with no problems whatsoever! And quite quickly! I wanted to touch base and express my profoundest gratitude for the extra care that was taken protecting the book from shipping damage. I am now referring to these extraordinary measures as "Janet's Origami Project".

Thanks again, Steve

14 July 2023

AbeBooks has received the following inquiry. The following inquiry was provided by this customer: THANK YOU for your AMAZING packaging. The three volumes arrived today in perfect condition. My family and I were surprised and amused by the TWO POUNDS of cardboard you used to safely cushion the books against the combined efforts of Australian and American post offices. Mission accomplished! And, again, THANKS!

Space Age Books (USA)

19 May 2023

I have just received the book ‘The Yankee Whaler’ by Ashley, your inventory No 96779. It arrived this morning in good condition and I must congratulate you on the packing, I have never received s book so well packed.

Ralph

11 May 2023

Just to let you know the book arrived today and what packaging! Has to be the most impressive I have ever received, so thank you for taking such care. I am thrilled with the book. 

Kind regards Geoffrey

1 June 2022

Books arrived safely. Thanks Rob for masterful packing. really appreciated. Many books I order are just Tyrone in a post pack. Till next time

Cheers Ian

18 May 2022

This antique book arrived yesterday. Thank you. I was impressed with the great care you people have taken in its packaging. Absolutely no damage. The book adds to my reference stock.

Des

11 May 2022

… even if a Sherman tank ran over this parcel, it would survive

K. Williams

17 Apr 2022

Book arrived in the afternoon of April 16th. Very, very pleased with the condition. So well wrapped that it could be dropped from a plane at a 1000 feet without any damage. Thanks so much.

Paul in the Pacific Northwest [USA]

9 March 2022

Just to let you know that the books arrived today, magnificently packed and in wonderful condition. I shall get great enjoyment out of them.

Many thanks, and best regards Helen

27 January 2022

Many thanks for packing the Parliament art catalogue so diligently. Not even a dedicated Australia Post vandal, if they still have them, could have breached that fortress. All arrived in perfect order. Much appreciated.

Cheers and kindest, John

27 January 2022

All arrived safe and well. Your packing is best in Australia! If you come across the colonial land rights pamphlet, I’m still interested. So excited to find some of the books were owned by Sylvia Hallam. Great to read her hand written notes and highlighted points.

Thanks again, Geoff

24 January 2022

Letting you know that my books have arrived safe and sound. (The Cibber is especially useful).  A fine example in the art of book packing. Many thanks.
Bernard

12 January 2022

The Findhorn book arrived safe and sound yesterday and I am really enjoying reading it. I appreciated how well you packaged it, using old book covers to give the parcel extra strength. Thank you very much!

Robert

24 December 2021

Book received Janet.  Thank you and for the excellent packaging. Best wishes and hope you haven't been trying to get to the cricket over this way.

Regards, John

December 2021

I recently purchased a copy of Shenton’s book on Pocket Watches from you (through Abe Books). The package arrived safely Friday the 3rd.  I wanted to let you know that this was the best packed book I’ve received in 40-odd years of buying from multiple sellers – I was extremely impressed!

 With kind regards, Chris

December 2021

Thanks Janet, book has arrived now. Beautifully packaged! About 1955 my father had a copy signed by the author, and I used to like looking at it as a child.

Regards, Tony

29 October 2021

Fantastic Janet.  You’ve never disappointed me yet! You always have or can find, everything I am looking for. Yes please I would like the book. Please send me your bank details and I will make the transfer.

Lynda

29 October 2021

Thank you for sending Peter Roach’s VOYAGE IN A BARQUENTINE. It arrived in perfect order and it is the perfect companion piece to Seligman’s own account of CAP PILAR’s voyage. The enclosed newspaper clippings from the 1950s add extra interest.

With kind regards, Dirk

13 October 2021

Good afternoon Janet, We received our ‘Bushfires in Australia’ publication today. Extremely well wrapped and in good condition. Thank you very much.

Regards

11 October 2021

Dear Janet, Congratulations to you and Rob for 48 years of bookselling.  It was so lovely to deal with you, that precious sense, now so rare in this digital world, of the true professional service of booksellers who love and understand the trade, the books respected as things of lasting value to us.

Warm good wishes, Alex

10 October 2021

AbeBooks has received the following inquiry. Thank you so much Muir Books for your careful packaging of the three volumes of Jane Welsh Carlyle's letters, which arrived in fine condition this morning.
Thanks and best wishes,  Alex

7 August 2021

Re: Bihar. Hello, Received the book today. Much overwhelmed by the condition in which it has been delivered. Thank you very much.

Regards. Arunish

27 July 2021

My book arrived this afternoon in fantastic shape! As well it should for your packing person/staff is an artisan using cardboard as the medium- extremely cool and cost saving too I suppose.  I’ve had really good luck ordering from all over the world for the past ten years or so and just in the last month I’ve had TWO parcels delivered that had been inundated with some kind of solvent - luckily the books in both cases were not damaged- one was hardly wrapped at all.So, I very much appreciate the worst case scenario packaging. In the nearly 50 years since you’ve been operating I’m sure you’ve seen some doozies.  What I can’t understand are the sellers (esp many in the UK) who think that their/my parcel is just going around the block. When it comes in I think, gee- they sure must have a lot of faith in the system; they didn’t wrap it for a transatlantic voyage! … Ok, well, thanks for the book; I’ve been looking for a copy for several years- so it’s great that I can finally add it to The Collection.

Your Patron, Brian [USA] … Nec opprimere nec opprimi 

5 June 2021

Re: Cruise of 'The Kate' by Middleton. Many thanks. I thought I’d just drop you a note to confirm the safe arrival of the book today - and the delight of my wife on opening it! It is most kind of you to have arranged its delivery and packaged it up so impeccably.

With kind regards, Paul

February 2021

Stan Kelly’s two volumes Eucalypts arrived this week. Thank you so much. I have not received a parcel via Australia Post so beautifully and securely wrapped since I was a child over fifty years ago when my great aunt used to send me a second hand book from Paddy’s market (Sydney) each Christmas. The only difference being, she used string. Thank you again.

Kind regards, Kerry

24 December 2020

 This message is just to tell you I have well received the book in a perfect packaging !

Thank you very much !  Ollivier [France]

15 December 2020

Re: Kings in Grass Castles. Janet, received the book, thank you so much, arrived today, great packaging, great description.

Cheers, Len.

25 September 2020

Just a quick email to let you know the book arrived with me today and it is great, just what I’d hoped for.  I’d also like to say how well the book was packaged, It is probably one of the best packaged items I’ve received.  It was obviously packed by someone who cared, if it wasn’t yourself please pass on my thanks.

Kind regards, Stuart

20 September 2020

The book arrived safely at 10:50, Tokyo time, on Saturday 26 September. It was perfectly well packed. Thank you very much for your trouble. I am so happy to receive such a clean book. I will enjoy!

Sincerely yours, Minoru [Japan]

20 September 2020

[Bankes Bible by Vicar of Dixton], Dear Janet, Yes, thank you and all at Robert Muir Old & Rare Books!  Your packaging was excellent. Although the outer layer was lightly bumped and damaged, there was plenty of protection to mean that the book itself was fine and the spine and boards excellent. I found a folded letter from the Vicar …  dated 1909 inside – answering the then owner’s queries about Thomas Bankes – a nice extra.

 Thank you again, Andy

27 August 2020

Just wanted to say a huge thank you - the set of Shakespeare books have arrived safe and sound, they are just beautiful. And you were right, they were very remarkably packed! My son and I had quite the adventure opening them, it was very exciting. Now I just have to make it to the 22nd of September keeping them a secret!  One thing I should probably have asked you - are there any particular care instructions we should be aware of to keep the books in the best possible condition? Many thanks for all your help with this, I've really appreciated all your assistance.

Kind regards Karina

25 August 2020

The Heike Monogatari arrived and has been mailed on to my grandson. Your packaging is worthy of the Japanese love of beautiful wrapping. Our grandson, 13, has an interest in medieval Japanese history and particularly in the Genpei war. He told me that he was looking for the unabridged version of the Heike and I was so glad to find them in your shop. It provided a lovely way for me to support his interest.  I thought perhaps you’d like to know that your books will help him through this time. 

Many thanks, Elizabeth 

4 July 2020

The book arrived safely. Only a bit of confusion as the package was recorded as “delivered”, but I had not received it. With fast and accurate info of Australia Post I traced it.  The book was very well packaged!  Also , your description of the book was accurate. I am pleased with the book! I collect (mostly 19th century) rare  books, manuscripts  and photos Oman, Zanzibar and East Africa. Have been collecting on this topic over the past 30 years.

Regards, Hielke

17 June 2020

The book was delivered safely today. It was the best packed mail parcel I saw in my (alas, rather long already) life!

Best wishes to you all, Konstantin

From Rob and Janet Muir :

Thank you all for your emails and your kind comments. Rob takes great care in every book that is packed whether sent locally or for the long journey overseas.