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The argosy gallery, located on the second floor of the book store, has one of the most extensive collections of antique maps in new york city. Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes. Argosy book store, founded in 1925, is now in its third generation of family ownership. The stock here is so great, in both senses of the word, that it takes six whole floors. Items ordered from argosy book store nyc since 1925 may be subject to tax in certain states, based on the state to which the order is shipped. Overlooking the main floor is a mezzanine housing fine bindings and leatherbound sets. Best of new york best bookstores in new york in new york. Welcome to argosy bookstore, manhattans hidden gem cbs news. Admire the panoramas from the empire state building and explore its interactive museum and other areas with this ticket.

May 11, 2014 the other powerful woman on the new york book scene at that time was the redoubtable marguerite cohn, of the house of books ltd. That last includes a first edition of darwins origin of the. Littered throughout the city, each has its own unique history and facts, but argosy. The argosy bookstore has been in business for 91 years now. Benjamin lowry 116 east 59th street new york, ny 10022 usa. Argosy book store has long defied conventional knowledge about literary retail, operating from their midtown location since 1925. New york citys 20 best independently owned bookstores, mapped. The other powerful woman on the new york book scene at that time was the redoubtable marguerite cohn, of the house of books ltd. Find the books you want at the argosy book store online bookstore, based in new york, ny. Aug 22, 2016 new york in midtown manhattan, squeezed in between the skyscrapers on east 59th street, is a sixstory literary oasis. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st, midtown east, new york, ny yelp. Louis cohen, 87, rarities expert and founder of argosy book shop. New yorks storied argosy book store, which is seen and discussed in the film, is now owned and run by the three daughters dare i say graces.

Jan 06, 1991 louis cohen, 87, rarities expert and founder of argosy book shop. On our main floor and basement we have over 60,000 outofprint books on all subjects fiction, biography, art. Menu items include new yorkstyle sandwiches like italian steak sandwich, corned beef on rye and hot pastrami. Convenient parking spaces are located nearby to argosy book store. Our 5th floor features our first editions department, including english and american firsts from the.

Argosy book store, manhattan the argosy book store is new york citys oldest independent bookstore. New york is a town of more quartiers and arondissements than paris, more souks and bazaars than cairo, a place of havens from overwhelming energy and of studios where that energy is generated. Mar 17, 2015 the familyowned new york city minichain has snagged some highprofile spots in manhattanaside from this location, they also have a large chelsea market shop and a forthcoming brookfield place store. Atlas of new york and vicinity by beers, frederick w. Aug 19, 2015 founded in 1925, the argosy book store is still run by the original owners family, the third generation. The argosy gallery, located on the second floor of the book store, has one of the most extensive collections of works on paper available in new york city. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. Sunned spine, rubbed corners, and bookplate on endpaper, still a very good.

Founded in 1925, the argosy book store is still run by the original owners family, the third generation. Join us as rachel vorona cote launches her new book, too much. Aug 27, 2016 nycs literary oasis, argosy book store cbs this morning. How to get to argosy book store in manhattan by subway. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st new york, ny antique dealers. If an item is subject to sales tax, in accordance with state tax laws, the tax is generally calculated on the total selling price of each individual item, including shipping and handling charges, gift. How victorian constraints still bind women today, with maris kreizman. Browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of. Browse and buy a vast selection of maps collections. New york city has an array of eclectic independent bookstores. A small selection of our materials are available online, but these are merely a sampling of the many thousands of prints, posters and drawings in our collection.

We are founding members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, and we belong to. Apr 17, 2020 new yorks storied argosy book store, which is seen and discussed in the film, is now owned and run by the three daughters dare i say graces. A family run business since inception, argosy has curated a stunning collection of more. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or. Nycs literary oasis, argosy book store cbs this morning. As each one graduated from college, she came to the bookshop, and. Littered throughout the city, each has its own unique history and facts, but argosy books, not far from the original rizzoli, holds the title of oldest bookstore in new york city. The first was gotham book mart, where we loaded up on read more. Argosy books in new york argosy books 116 e 59th st, new.

Argosy books new york city 2020 all you need to know. In addition to everything here, we have thousands more that are not yet listed anywhere. The argosy book store is new york citys oldest independent bookstore. We also have thousands of books in all other fields of interest. Founded on lower fourth avenues famed book row in 1925, argosy book store brims with volumes both modest and jawdropping. Appropriate sales tax will be added for all new york state residents. Above all else, it is where everyone wants to make a mark. No visit to new york is complete without experiencing birdseye city views. Jun 19, 2017 argosy book storethis midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside. One day in late december, i was sitting at a small table on the fifth floor of the argosy bookshop, on east fiftyninth street, with the three beautiful sistersjudith lowry, naomi hample, and. Leos deli is the perfect spot to curb an instant craving while on the casino floor. In midtown manhattan, squeezed inbetween the skyscrapers on east 59th street, is a sixstory literary oasis.

Argosy book store, nyc new york citys oldest independent bookseller, est. Antiquarian booksellers association of america international league of antiquarian booksellers. New york in midtown manhattan, squeezed in between the skyscrapers on east 59th street, is a sixstory literary oasis. Located at 116 east 59th street in midtown manhattan, it occupies an entire sixstory. Located at 116 east 59th street in midtown manhattan, it occupies an entire sixstory townhouse with various sales floors speci alizing in first editions, americana, leather bindings, antique maps and prints, and autographs. The cohen family manhattans hidden bookstore pictures. The best of the best in bargain hunting can be found at argosy book store in new york, where beautiful antiques are spread throughout the store. How to get to argosy book store in manhattan by subway, bus. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. The prices for the books are good considering this place is located in new york city, being a shopper and. Browse and buy a vast selection of maps books and collectibles on. Opinion lost booksellers of new york the new york times. Notable maps include new york and vicinity, new york city and brooklyn and various town plans from westchester, dutchess and putnam counties.

Title page embossed at lower right by landmarks book shop, poughkeepsie. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st, new york, ny 10022. A family run business since inception, argosy has curated a stunning collection of more argosy book store has long defied conventional knowledge about literary retail, operating from their midtown location since 1925. Argosy book storethis midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside. They supplement new and bestselling titles in fiction and nonfiction with a hearty kids section, nyccentric titles, and greeting cards. On our main floor and basement we have over 60,000 outofprint books on all subjects fiction, biography, art, architecture, poetry, philosophy, etc. Patterned after leonardo da vincis art studio, leos deli offers artfully handmade sandwiches from around the world.

Argosy book store, abaa, ilab abebooks new york, ny, u. But one relic of the bookselling past still thrives in new york city. The argosy bookstore is an independent, familyowned bookstore that has managed to remain in the heart of manhattans most expensive real estate in an era of online retail and reading. A small selection of our materials are available online, but these are merely a sampling of the vast quantity of maps, sea charts, atlases and globes in our collection.