WORLD WAR II “SHORT SNORTER” OF DUTCH VAN KIRK’S AUTOGRAPHED BY CO-PILOT AND BOMBARDIER OF “BOCXS CAR”, B-29 SUPERFORTRESS THAT DROPPED THE ATOMIC BOMB ON NAGASAKI.

Written on a French 100 Franc note, inscribed “2nd Atomic Bomb/Kermit K. Beahan (Bombardier)/Charles D. Albury (Co-Pilot). A “short-snorter” is a currency note autographed by service personnel as a piece of memorabilia commemorating an event or a communal drink at a bar. Traditionally, a group of servicemen would compare their “short-snorters” and the individual with the fewest signatures paid for all the drinks. The name was adapted from the WWI term for a short drink of liquor, usually “knocked back” in one gulp. SIZE: 7 x 3-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Dutch Van Kirk Collection, Lot 1358, Butterfields, June 11, 2002. CONDITION: Good overall. Inscription easily discernible. Folds, age discoloration and tape stains on edges. Chip in upper right-hand corner which is present and can be reattached. 48641-1 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3260

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3260	$0.00	WORLD WAR II “SHORT SNORTER” OF DUTCH VAN KIRK’S AUTOGRAPHED BY CO-PILOT AND BOMBARDIER OF “BOCXS CAR”, B-29 SUPERFORTRESS THAT DROPPED THE ATOMIC BOMB ON NAGASAKI. Written on a French 100 Franc note, inscribed “2nd Atomic Bomb/Kermit K. Beahan (Bombardier)/Charles D. Albury (Co-Pilot). A “short-snorter” is a currency note autographed by service personnel as a piece of memorabilia commemorating an event or a communal drink at a bar. Traditionally, a group of servicemen would compare their “short-snorters” and the individual with the fewest signatures paid for all the drinks. The name was adapted from the WWI term for a short drink of liquor, usually “knocked back” in one gulp. SIZE: 7 x 3-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Dutch Van Kirk Collection, Lot 1358, Butterfields, June 11, 2002. CONDITION: Good overall. Inscription easily discernible. Folds, age discoloration and tape stains on edges. Chip in upper right-hand corner which is present and can be reattached. 48641-1 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3260 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WORLD WAR II “SHORT SNORTER” OF DUTCH VAN KIRK’S AUTOGRAPHED BY CO-PILOT AND BOMBARDIER OF “BOCXS CAR”, B-29 SUPERFORTRESS THAT DROPPED THE ATOMIC BOMB ON NAGASAKI.