For example, they complied with rationing introduced by the. Food rationing appeared in poland after the first world war, and ration stamps were in use until the end of the polishsoviet war. Food is a weapon the rationing of goods in us during wwii. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. During the war, average calories intake decreased only three percent, but protein intake six percent. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The first ration book was introduced in the us in 1942, with people receiving their first one on may 4 th the same year. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was handled by some 5,500 local ration boards of mostly volunteer workers selected by local officials. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. When this book was issued, the registrar aasked you, or the person who applied for your book, how much sugar you owned on that date. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items fabulousvintagestore 5 out of 5. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.
Each man, woman, and child could purchase up to three pairs of leather shoes a year, using designated stamps in war ration book one, and later in books three and four. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Fire king currier ives milk glass custard cups set of 3. Red and blue stamps have been from ration book number two. A typical book of stamps contains about 20 stamps of whichever class you buy. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. Lot 5 vintage war ration book w stamps liveauctioneers. All car owners received a letter windshield stickers and a gas ration coupon booklet. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center.
There were stamps still inside the book, which can be found here. World war ii ration book three stamps these are the worl. Jul 10, 2015 red and blue stamps have been from ration book number two. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. This article may feature affiliate links to amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional. New listing vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. Jul 11, 2016 the a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting nov. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. A ration stamp or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are in short supply during wartime or in other emergency situations when rationing is in force. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store.
Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. The back reads never buy rationed goods whitout ration stamps never pay more than the legal price. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. This lot includes a war ration book with some stamps still inside. Cataloging information for additional information on this collection, including a list of subject headings that may lead you to related. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. In my olden days box i also have meat ration coins pinkish beaverboard and vmail letters from a cousin that was in 3 major campaigns in europe. I think the war ration book required this information so that the government could get a better idea of the person they were giving the stamps. The typical car owner received an a gas ration coupon booklet, allowed 150 miles of driving per month and only 3 gallons per week, but if someones job required them to drive further then the a book allowed them they would be eligible for the b gas ration coupon. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar.
Mckeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday. Military collectible, military accessory, war memorabilia 6. Filter by product type to get more specific product results. Ww ii war ration books, opa tokens, wallet, saving stamps. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. Both have 3 sheets of stamps plus one partial sheet of 46 stamps. Chapter 36 unit 5, chapter 17 name date primary source war ration stamps during world war ii, americans on the home front did their part to contribute to the war effort. The coupons, smaller than postage stamps and stuffed into three little booklets, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk. World war 2 ration book stamps stock photo edit now 1005792.
It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. World war wwii ration book one 3 stamps certificates. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii.
Ill need a bit more before we can address your question. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Why do you think the war ration book requires information on a persons age, sex, weight, height and occupation. See more ideas about ration stamp, stamp, ration card. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles, typewriters, sugar, shoes, fuel oil, gasoline, and food which were issued by the office of price administration between 19421946. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or torch of liberty, adding a patriotic flair. War ration book four with stamps, issued to gertrude smith, spencer, south dakota.
The first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Green stamps will be replacing blue stamps in new ration book 3. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in. Permission to publish material from the world war ii rationing stamps program must be obtained from the special collections manuscript curator andor the special collections department head. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2 chops cooking fat 4 oz. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Can you tell me what else you know so the appraiser will be better able to assist you. They needed the information so that they could tell. Here are some of the stamps and booklets they were using across the united states during the early 40s.
The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type. Price new from used from paperback, 1942 please retry. I do not know anything else about this young man, or what became of him. To conserve rubber and gasoline, a countrywide speed limit of 35miles per hour was implemented. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book.
World war 2 ww ii war ration book no 3 with 196 stamps opa form no r. Usps first class, priority mail or media mail depending on the weight. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Before the stamps of the war ration book may be used, the person for whom it was issued must sign it as indicated in the book. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal supply of goods. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. But they often had loose change they could use to purchase a 25 cent stamp which could be pasted into a book like the one shown. Ration books, stamps, and tokens an anti hoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. You can buy the book of stamps from the post office or through the many online and other offline retail outlets. To simplify the system, only six shades of leather were produced. To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat and sugar. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods.
On february 7, 1943, the united states instituted rationing of leather shoes to begin on february 9. The a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting nov. Jefferson memorial 10c stamps partial book 27 stamps villageadsandprints. Wwii war ration coupon stamp book wallet pouch lot ww2. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. This is a book of ration stamps that belonged to my grandma mayna during ww2.
Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. At the bottom it reads when you have used your ration, salvage the tin cans and waste fats. United states of america war ration book one 1942 with. Each stamp authorized a purchase of rationed goods in the quantity and time designated, and the book guaranteed each family its fair share of goods made scarce, thanks to the war. Included is an eight cent stamp depicting a mail delivery driver with holes along the right edge, a postcard with two russian stamps, and a bicentennial of the day of freedom july 4 76 cover in a vinyl storage case with four thirteen cent stamps marked july 4, 1776.
Florida memory united states of america war ration book one. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles. World war ii ration book three stamps these are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. Office of price administration, the paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. It is interesting to note that some cookbooks published during the war featured sugarless recipes so home cooks could more easily comply with the rationing program. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. In 1942, production workers averaged only 86 cents per hour. World war wwii ration book one 3 stamps certificates booklet vintage. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. The other booklet has stamps inside, each good for 25 pounds of ice. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in design and printed in brown ink. The kind and amount of rationed commodities were not specified on most of the stamps and were not defined until later when local newspapers published, for example, that beginning on a specified date, one airplane stamp was required in addition to cash to buy one pair of shoes and one stamp number 30 from ration book four was required to buy 5. Find world war 2 ration book stamps stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Ration book holder household with 12 ration books with some stamps.
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