Argosy Book Store

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  ★★★★★ Iwan Gerbes October 15, 2018

  Argosy book store is a small book store, but has 2 floors. You can find many selections of old books, which have some great value, as well some newer books. This store is really for the book lover who needs some books for their collection and you can find almost anything on history here. The employees are of great help and they give you any kind of advice. Prices are fair here, depending on your needs.

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  ★★★★★ Placebo August 6, 2018

  Just visited today. I spent about 30 minutes looking around the main floor, nervous to touch a couple books because they looked so old (in the best way possible). I eventually asked if they had anymore of a specific author floating around, he said yeah, check downstairs. You have a downstairs? Found my way, and WOW! Surrounded by classics. Prints that don't resemble any of this century. You are covered in the warm embrace of titled jackets and spines, wall to wall, floor to ceiling. The energy and character of this place is jumping off the shelves. If there was such a thing as book elves that only came out at night and lived the stories of they chose, this place would be their incredible kingdom. I foresee myself spending entirely way too much time here.

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  ★★★★☆ Kristen Birkelbach August 27, 2018

  Not your ordinary bookstore ! New York’s oldest founded in 1925. Lots of vintage books , autographed prints and engravings . Organized nicely . I just didn’t find the staff too friendly or helpful. They kind of seemed annoyed you interrupted their work by even setting foot in the place, but it’s definitely worth going to the shelves lined with classics . I just read they had a downstairs. Didn’t know that , so don’t miss out on that .

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  ★★★★★ Chris Turrentine May 23, 2018

  Rare books among rare prints with the best funky old book smells. This place is wonderful if you're trying to find that one off copy of a first edition illustrated copy of whatever you're looking for. There are many fine old posters and pictures from books that are for sale for framing. You could spend two days in here.

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  ★★★★☆ Debra Alexander September 26, 2018

  There is no better place to find science fiction, fantasy, and horror books in this city or any other. There are few bookstores of any kind that are as serene, comfortable, and welcoming.

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