William S.
9/8/2025
Walking into Argosy Book Store feels like stepping back in time. This isn't just a bookstore it's a New York City treasure. The moment you enter, you're surrounded by shelves filled with rare...
Argosy Book Store
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116 E 59th St
New York, NY 10022
Argosy Book Store, founded in 1925, is now in its third generation of family ownership. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and out-of-print items fills a six-floor building in midtown Manhattan and a large warehouse in Brooklyn. We specialize in Americana, modern first editions, autographs, art, antique maps & prints, and the history of science & medicine. We also have thousands of books in all other fields of interest. We are founding members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, and we belong to the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Appraisers Association of America.We specialize in finding fantastic and unusual gifts for every fantastic and unusual person in your life. Need a great gift for a wedding? We have hundreds of appropriate prints and books to choose from. Need something for your doctor or lawyer? No problem. How about your teacher? Spiritual advisor? Plumber? Baseball coach? Mother-in-law? We'll help you find something -- or you can just pick up a gift certificate.
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4.5(84)
Sara L.
12/31/2025
This was such a cool New York experience. It's a treasure for book lovers who appreciate antique and rare finds. The store is so quiet and feels like I stepped back in time.
Marianne W.
10/9/2024
Argosy Book Store is historic! The Argosy Book Store is New York City's oldest independent bookstore. It's located at 116 East 59th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues in Midtown Manhattan....
Bob A.
11/2/2024
If you want to visit an original place, this is it. It's like a scene out of an old movie about New York. Dimly lit, gorgeous bookstore with everything from first editions to original prints to...
Lane M.
10/28/2024
My girlfriend and I went here about a week ago. We didn't really go with the intention of buying anything specific, just browsing. It was worth it for the ambiance. It's very cool. She found a...
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