noun
- a person who deals professionally with books, especially as a bookseller, publisher, or collector
- a scholarly person devoted to books and learning
Examples
- The old bookman knew the value of every rare edition in his shop.
- As a lifelong bookman, he could recommend titles on any subject.
- The bookman carefully examined the manuscript before making an offer.
- She consulted with a respected bookman about her collection.
- The bookman’s expertise in first editions was well known.
- Local bookmen gathered at the annual rare book fair.