88 Years in Business!

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.

Featured Items

The Old Mulford House (Easthampton)
HASSAM, Childe
1926. Etching. Signed in pencil. Image measures 8.25" x 10.75". Sheet.. more
Price: $8,500.00

The Life of Samuel Johnson, Comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological order; A series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published.
BOSWELL, James.
London: Henry Baldwin, 1791. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men.. more
Price: $9,500.00

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April 29th

ART BOOKS

$3 each

Dear Argosy Books, This is just to let you know that the D.H.Lawrence Manuscript arrived safe and sound yesterday via DHL, and in record time! I'm very pleased with it. Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to make sure the item was well protected and packed before you sent it. As a result, it arrived in pristine condition and I am very grateful to you for ensuring no damage would occur to it during transit. With all good wishes - Robert B.

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