Abstract: At the end of Qing Dynasty, the old book trade practitioners in Liulichang area were mainly Hebei people. They had their unique ways of running the business by taking the books as a way to make friends with scholars. They collected and circulated the old books and made great contribution to the search, excavation, protection and dissemination of traditional Chinese classics. As scholars, they were familiar with the catalogue and editions. Writing books and making catalogue were their expertise and good tradition. In a word, they did much for the promotion of inheritance and dissemination of the traditional Chinese culture, and for the prosperity and development of modern Chinese academic science.

Key words: Hebei businessman, Liulichang, old book trade, traditional culture