Argosy Book Store.

In 3 Shout NY guides.

1. Books + Ideas

   The Best Independent Bookstores in New York City

   Founded in 1925 and generally called the oldest independent bookstore in the city, now in its third generation of family ownership.

   Go for: an old map as a gift.

2. Books + Ideas

   The Best Used and Rare Bookstores in New York

   A six-floor holdout from another era, Argosy has been family-owned since 1925 and feels like it.

   Go for: Antique maps, leather-bound sets, and a glimpse into New York's old-school literary world.

3. Books + Ideas

   Literary New York: The Landmarks Worth Visiting

   New York City's oldest independent bookstore, Argosy has been family-owned for three generations since its founding in 1925.

   Go for: Antique maps, rare finds, and the smell of old paper.