"MANHATTAN -- Argosy Book Store is not your ordinary bookstore -- it feels like stumbling upon a secret library in the heart of Manhattan. Founded in 1925 by Louis Cohen, the shop first stood along the book row of Fourth Avenue before moving to East 59th Street in the 1930s, where the city has since grown up around it."
"Spanning six floors, Argosy is a treasure trove -- every shelf and surface is lined with books. Several floors are home to rare finds, including first editions, historical autographs, antique prints, and maps sought by collectors from around the world. A true New York institution, Argosy Book Store continues to thrive -- a sanctuary for book lovers, history enthusiasts, and curious wanderers alike."
Argosy Book Store opened in 1925 by Louis Cohen and originally operated on Fourth Avenue's book row before relocating to East 59th Street in the 1930s. The store remains family-owned into its third generation under Judith Lowry, her son Ben Lowry, and sisters Adina Cohen and Naomi Hample. The shop occupies six floors filled wall-to-wall with books, with several levels dedicated to rare items such as first editions, historical autographs, antique prints, and maps that attract collectors worldwide. The store functions as a New York institution and a sanctuary for book lovers, history enthusiasts, and curious visitors.
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