1943 war ration book and stamps

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. Three full pages of ration stamps, 1 sheet each of artillery, tanks and ships and one sheet planes missing 3 stamps. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. At the bottom it reads when you have used your ration, salvage the tin cans and waste fats. Booklets were consolidated from diverse donations in the past. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. However, the names on the book are not my relatives names, so im not sure how they came into the family. Be guided by the rule, if you dont need it, dont buy it.

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. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. To simplify the system, only six shades of leather were produced. Civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers.

Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946. Turning ration stamps into healthy meals dedicated to the canadian homemaker whose time is so generously devoted to the war effort, this book offered hints on keeping the family fit, how to stretch the meat ration, wartime ingredient substitutions, colourful salads in wartime menus, and desserts under rationing. Blue stamps were good for canned goods such as vegetables and dried fruits. Two world war ii war ration book four with stamps issued houston texas. On february 7, 1943, the united states instituted rationing of leather shoes to begin on february 9. Every person must see that his war ration book is kept in a sage place and properly used. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942.

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. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Red stamps were used later when meat, fish and dairy products were added to the rationed foods. April 1943 united states office of war information, overseas picture division. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

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. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was. Parents are responsible for the safekeeping and use of their childrens war ration. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Parents are responsible for the safekeeping and use of. Examples of books 1 through 4 are represented with many different names associated with the booklets. Ration book one was issued in may 1942, book two in january 1943, book three in october of 1943, and book four towards the end of 1943. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Book three became active in september 1943, but was replaced by book four on november 1, 1943. While war ration stamps are not rare, many people find this type of historical memorabilia interesting.

War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. Make offer two world war ii war ration book four with stamps issued houston texas. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. There is a set of numbers in red at the top which i wonder what their meaning could be also. No sugar could legally be bought without stamps, and sugar rationing would continue until supplies returned. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles. 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. I am wondering what value it may have if any as it is in good condition. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942.

Four different series of war ration books were issued. No sugar could legally be bought without stamps, and sugar rationing would continue until supplies returned to normal in 1947. 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. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. War ration stamps may be used in any retail store in the united states. To prevent hoarding and skyrocketing prices, the office of price administration issued 123 million copies of war ration book one, which contained stamps that could be used to purchase sugar.

Each family member was issued a ration book and the family pooled all the stamps to purchase the items they needed, or could get, that particular week with the stamps. Turning ration stamps into healthy meals wartime canada. Will ship priority so you can get it in about three days. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps pennsylvania b. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. Each person was allowed 48 blue points and 64 red points per month. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a. In order to conserve strategic war materials, rationing of commonplace items was instituted in 1942. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green.

World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May war ration book two be used by any member of the family. This book of 1943 war ration stamps was found in an old box belonging to a relative. The following questions and answers released by the office of price administration are. Sugar, the first item rationed nationwide in may 1942, started the process, followed by coffee. These are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr.

Distributed may 20, 1943 the coupons used for food and other commodities. The system was simplified on february 27, 1944, when all stamps became worth ten points, and plastic tokens were issued as change. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Jan 14, 20 to prevent hoarding and skyrocketing prices, the office of price administration issued 123 million copies of war ration book one, which contained stamps that could be used to purchase sugar. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. 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.

Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. Rationing was regulated by the office of price administration and ration books holding stamps used for purchasing goods were distributed to. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. Ration books world war ii 1943 1945 description this small collection consists of world war ii ration books and related information issued between 1943 and 1945. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. Cataloging information for additional information on this collection, including a list of subject headings that may lead you to related materials.

This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. Ration books and cards 1 ration book holder containing used ration books and cards war ration book two 5 405721 blank 683938b betty ellen white 683939b eleanor h. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. The back reads never buy rationed goods whitout ration stamps never pay more than the legal price. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. The mechanics of the rationing programs changed over time but remained replete with red tape, including coupons, certificates, stamps, stickers. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. To prevent fraud, the stamps had to be torn off in the presence of the grocer.

War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Im trying to imagine todays government having a tagline on any literature like be guided by the rule, if you dont need it, dont buy it.

A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. In general, antique and collectible items are valued by how rare the item is, the demand for the item, what shape the item is in. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Rationing was regulated by the office of price administration and ration books holding stamps used for purchasing goods were distributed to all citizens. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. People lined up at public places staffed by volunteers who took depositions on how much sugar each family already had at home and then issued ration books containing coupons good for a years supply. Yes, ration book two like war ration book one now used for sugar and coffee may be used by any member of the household. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like. There is no date on them, but i know they are from 1943.

In britain, during the first world war, 1914 to 1918, queues for food had become dangerously long. Red stamps were used later when meat, fish and dairy products were added to the rationed foods each person was allowed 48 blue points and 64 red points per month. War ration book two book 2 introduced january 1943. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar.