Ration book holder household with 12 ration books with. 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. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. Food rationing appeared in poland after the first world war, and ration stamps were in use until the end of the polishsoviet war. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat and sugar. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. This lot includes a war ration book with some stamps still inside. Ration books, stamps, and tokens an anti hoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. I do not know anything else about this young man, or what became of him. In 1942, production workers averaged only 86 cents per hour. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries.
Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. 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. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. World war ii ration book three stamps these are the worl. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. 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. 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. Filter by product type to get more specific product results. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front.
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. 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 stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal. Military collectible, military accessory, war memorabilia 6. Fire king currier ives milk glass custard cups set of 3. Lot 5 vintage war ration book w stamps liveauctioneers. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Price new from used from paperback, 1942 please retry. The book is in good condition and contains more than 100 stamps and there is a validation stamp on the cover. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. Usps first class, priority mail or media mail depending on the weight. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.
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. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. World war wwii ration book one 3 stamps certificates booklet vintage. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. 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. To conserve rubber and gasoline, a countrywide speed limit of 35miles per hour was implemented. 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. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. During the war, average calories intake decreased only three percent, but protein intake six percent. They needed the information so that they could tell. Ration book holder household with 12 ration books with some stamps. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the.
It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. 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. 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. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal supply of goods.
Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. 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. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Here are some of the stamps and booklets they were using across the united states during the early 40s. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. World war 2 ww ii war ration book no 3 with 196 stamps opa form no r. Red and blue stamps have been from ration book number two. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. 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. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. 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.
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. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. United states of america war ration book one 1942 with. World war 2 ration book stamps stock photo edit now 1005792. Both have 3 sheets of stamps plus one partial sheet of 46 stamps. Cataloging information for additional information on this collection, including a list of subject headings that may lead you to related. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar.
This is a book of ration stamps that belonged to my grandma mayna during ww2. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2 chops cooking fat 4 oz. 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. To simplify the system, only six shades of leather were produced. World war ii ration book three stamps these are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. 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. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. Food is a weapon the rationing of goods in us during wwii. 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 booklet.
The first ration book was introduced in the us in 1942, with people receiving their first one on may 4 th the same year. 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. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Jefferson memorial 10c stamps partial book 27 stamps villageadsandprints.
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. Your first ration book has been issued to you, originally containing 28 war ration stamps. See more ideas about ration stamp, stamp, ration card. 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. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type. New listing vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. Office of price administration, the paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps.
At the bottom it reads when you have used your ration, salvage the tin cans and waste fats. The other booklet has stamps inside, each good for 25 pounds of ice. World war wwii ration book one 3 stamps certificates. The back reads never buy rationed goods whitout ration stamps never pay more than the legal price.
Wwii war ration coupon stamp book wallet pouch lot ww2. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. The coupons, smaller than postage stamps and stuffed into three little booklets, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Green stamps will be replacing blue stamps in new ration book 3. Mckeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday.
Florida memory united states of america war ration book one. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. For example, they complied with rationing introduced by the. On february 7, 1943, the united states instituted rationing of leather shoes to begin on february 9. A typical book of stamps contains about 20 stamps of whichever class you buy. Why do you think the war ration book requires information on a persons age, sex, weight, height and occupation. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. You can buy the book of stamps from the post office or through the many online and other offline retail outlets.
Ww ii war ration books, opa tokens, wallet, saving stamps. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Jul 10, 2015 red and blue stamps have been from ration book number two. There were stamps still inside the book, which can be found here. War ration book four with stamps, issued to gertrude smith, spencer, south dakota. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Can you tell me what else you know so the appraiser will be better able to assist you. 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. 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.