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Atomic Bomb

The key players in dropping the atomic bomb

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The key players in dropping the atomic bomb

Seventeen copies of the first page of an article entitled ‘Birth of the Atomic Age,’ 8.5 x 11, each signed by someone associated with the atomic bomb. Signers are: Fred J. Olivi, Thomas Ferebee, Dutch Van Kirk, Ray Gallagher, Charles Sweeney, Jacob Beser, Paul Tibbets, Kermit Beahan, George R. Caron, Richard Nelson, C. D. Alburg, Fred Ashworth, Bill Barney, Ralph Curry, Ralph Belanger, Fred Bock, and Morris Jeppson. Also includes a copy of a naval commendation to Ashworth, signed in black ink by Ashworth, and a ballpoint signature of Leonard Godfrey on a lined 5 x 3 card. In overall fine condition, with mailing folds to some of the articles. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013