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Antiquarian bookseller in New York, since 1925

Argosy Book Store

Closed nowAntiquarianMaps & printsAutographsAmericanaRare books
New York's oldest independent bookshop, now in its third generation of family ownership, filling a six-storey Midtown townhouse with first editions, Americana, leather bindings, antique maps, prints and autographs. Bargain carts outside catch the passing trade.
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    Argosy Book Store is listed in New York, United States. The recorded address is 116 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022.

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