{"product_id":"old-books-old-friends-old-sydney-james-r-tyrrell-hardcover-1952-1st-ed-by-james-r-tyrrell","title":"Old Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney, James R. Tyrrell, Hardcover 1952 1st Ed by James R. Tyrrell","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Georgia',serif;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;background:#004b23;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA • Express Post option additional at checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;\"\u003eOld Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney, James R. Tyrrell, Hardcover 1952 1st Ed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;color:#444;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBy James R. Tyrrell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#004b23;margin:0;\"\u003e1952 • Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eOld Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney\nBook Nook \n\nby James R. Tyrrell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e James R. Tyrrell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePublished in 1952, Old Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney is a seminal non-fiction work by the esteemed Australian bookseller, James R. Tyrrell. This first edition hardcover offers a unique glimpse into the cultural landscape of Sydney during a transformative era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe title itself, a charming triple allusion, promises a deeply personal and engaging narrative. Readers are invited into Tyrrell's world, rich with anecdotes and observations concerning the beloved volumes he handled, the fascinating personalities he encountered, and the changing face of Sydney itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:14px 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Bookseller's Perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tyrrell, a prominent figure in Australian bookselling, shares his experiences and insights from decades in the trade, revealing the challenges and joys of curating literary treasures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSydney Through Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e This volume acts as a historical lens, showcasing the city's development and its intellectual heartbeat, documented through the eyes of a keen observer and participant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortraits of Personalities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond the books and the city, Tyrrell introduces readers to the 'old friends' — a collection of characters, patrons, and fellow bibliophiles who shaped his journey and contributed to Sydney's unique charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAs a first edition by such a significant Australian figure, Old Books, Old Friends, Old Sydney is a highly sought-after piece for collectors of Australiana, literary history, and memoirs. It remains an invaluable primary source for understanding the intellectual and social fabric of mid-20th century Sydney, making it a compelling addition to any distinguished library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. 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In this case we are unable to ship to PO Boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eItems are packed in padded bubble mailers, with exception of thin paperbacks or magazines or DVDs that are sent in cardboard envelopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge book sets are carefully packaged in boxes with packaging material to eliminate movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWe are here to help! 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