David Jeffrey Holmes

Background

Holmes, David Jeffrey was born on February 24, 1945 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Forrest Everett and Margaret (Reed) Holmes.

Education

Bachelor, Springfield College, 1967. Master of Arts, Northeastern University, 1972.

Career

Owner, David Holmes (Rare Books), Boston, 1972-1974; head literature department, George S. MacManus Company, Philadelphia, 1975-1983; owner, manager, David J. Holmes (Autographs), Philadelphia, since 1983.

Achievements

• David Jeffrey Holmes has been listed as a noteworthy Rare book and manuscript dealer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Coast Guard, 1968-1972. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association American, Manuscript Society, Bibliographical Society of America, Old Book Table, Franklin Inn Club (president), Philobiblon Club (board directors), Grolier Club.

Connections

Married Barbara Lynn Ware, November 30, 1968. 1 child, Sarah Anne.

Father:

Forrest Everett Holmes

Mother:

Margaret (Reed) Holmes

Spouse:

Barbara Lynn Ware

child:

Sarah Anne Holmes