Antedating of "JAP"

[Alison Murie]

Surely this is very late?!?  Unless I'm hallucinating, I first
encountered this term in the late 40s early 50s.
AM
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On Dec 27, 2008, at 11:55 AM, Shapiro, Fred wrote:

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> OED and HDAS have 1972 as their first use for _J.A.P._ 'Jewish
> American Princess.'  Google Books gives the following, probably
> authentic occurrence:
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> Transatlantic Reviewý - Page 69
> 1969-70
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> To my Jap — my Jewish American Princess.
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> I have not, however, verified this in the original.
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> Fred Shapiro
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