Welcome to *Spotlight on NYC Bookstores*

This blog is an evolving directory of bookstores in the five boroughs of New York.

It was created as a guide for those visiting Manhattan in May 2010 for Book Expo America, Book Blogger Con, or Book Week.

Please use it as a self-guided tour to bookish delights in the Big Apple!

The Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore - Manhattan

The Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore

“Our shop is conveniently located at 35th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. We specialize in vintage travel books, exploration and discovery and carry books on places all around the world.  Among our collection you will find: The World’s largest Baedeker collection, Rare Maps, A & C Black, WPA Guides and a [...]

Argosy Book Store – Manhattan

Argosy Book Store

Old and rare books, prints, and maps.   Americana, modern first editions, autographs, art, antique maps & prints, and the history of science & medicine.

116 East 59th Street (Between Park & Lexington)
New York, NY 10022

Phone:  212-753-4455       

Fax:  212-593-4784

http://www.argosybooks.com/

year-round, Monday - Friday:  10a.m. - 6 p.m.
September 1st - May 16th: also open Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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