Definitions

1. noun

The trade or business of buying and selling rare or second-hand books, especially as a profession.

“The collector spent years building her collection, and only turned to bibliopolery as a last resort to fund her retirement.”

2. verb

To buy or sell books, especially rare or second-hand ones.

“The bibliophile decided to bibliopoler his way through the local antique shops to find the perfect edition of his favorite novel.”

3. noun

A person who buys and sells books, especially rare or second-hand ones, as a profession.

“The bibliopoler made a living by scouring the countryside for rare book finds to sell to collectors.”