Welcome to the Argonaut Book Shop, specialists in the history of
California, Western Americana, Western Exploration, Pacific Voyages, Rare Literature, and
Illustrated Books, as well as maps, prints, photographs, manuscripts and ephemera.
Company Profile
The Argonaut Book Shop was
founded in 1941 in the middle of the financial district of San Francisco by Robert D.
Haines. The Argonaut was a founding
member of the Antiquarian
Booksellers’ Association of America
and is also a member of the International
League of Antiquarian Booksellers.
For the last thirty-five years the shop’s proprietor has
been Robert D. Haines, Jr. A number of years ago, Angela C. Haines and Aaron C. Haines joined the firm and
are the
third generation family members in the business. The shop is located near historic Union
Square in downtown San Francisco and is open six days a week.
“One of San Francisco’s literary institutions” (L.A.
Style)
“One of the leading dealers in books on California” (Nob Hill Gazette)
“The antiquarian book lover’s haven” (San Francisco Chronicle)
“A slice of San Francisco history” (Bonnie About Town)
“Best western bookstore in California
- 2003” (True West Magazine)
“Best western bookstore in California
- 2004” (True West Magazine)
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