Holland Archer Davis
American philatelist
About Holland Archer Davis
Lived 1869 – 1955 (aged 86).
Dr. Holland Archer Davis (June 6, 1869 – December 27, 1955), of Denver, Colorado, was an ardent stamp collector who served the philatelic community in various positions.
Collecting interests Dr. Davis had numerous stamp collections. He wrote a monograph entitled U.S. 1887 3-cent Vermillion in 1922.
Philatelic activity Davis maintained the position of Secretary of the American Philatelic Society for a period of 30 years, from 1916 to 1945. Besides being the founding member of the United States Revenue Society (later renamed the American Revenue Association), he was President of the Denver Stamp Club for a number of years.
Honors and awards Davis received the Luff Award in 1954 for Exceptional Contributions to Philately, and was admitted to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame in 1956.
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Who was Holland Archer Davis?
American philatelist (1869-1955)
When was Holland Archer Davis born?
Holland Archer Davis was born on 6 June 1869.
When did Holland Archer Davis die?
Holland Archer Davis died on 27 December 1955.
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