Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the ebay. The weekly food ration for two people, uk, 1943 this photograph shows the amounts of butter, milk, bacon, lard, sugar, cheese, tea and jam received by two people per week in britain. It has been completed with penned entries from its original owner, and includes a stamp which authorized the booklet. War ration book four showing 1 4 of 8 pages in this book. Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places until 1947.
This ration book is marked war ration book four and no. United states of america office of price administration. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. The most common war ration book material is cotton. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the. World war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states. Book three in october 1943 and book four near the end of 1943 all of which contained various items. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. Office of price administration book description washington, d. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per. Rescuing texas history, 2015 and one other and was provided by pioneer city county museum to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries.
Ration books are particularly associated with the second. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. A book in fair condition with around 100 stamps could run from 50. Ration book stamps were torn out and presented along with payments at grocery stores and other locations. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m.
Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Ration book collections online museum of new zealand te papa. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Most ration restrictions didnt end until august 1945, with sugar rationing lasting in some parts of the country until 1947. These books were used in wwii to limit items to uphold the wartime economy. Wwii rations for sale military collectibles for sale. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used.
Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. War ration book four showing 14 of 5 pages in this text. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lot. World war ii ration book,1943 maine memory network. Three partially used booklets in very good condition. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. While tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
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. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. How much is a war ration book four worth with about 100 stamps. Lot of wwii war ration stamps books holder tokens mileage california 1944. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. At the bottom it reads when you have used your ration, salvage the tin cans and waste fats. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943.
What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. World war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 1943 1946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. Most ration restrictions did not end until august 1945. The booklet contains a number of war ration coupons, and some are missing. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. I have looked all over the internet and have found.
War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april. Check out the world price guide on for indiabritish 14 rupee values. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. 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. During world war ii, ration books were distributed to families by the office of price administration opa to help regulate food shortages as a result of the war. Local boards served as registrars, delivered the books to distribution points, and provided instruction. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. World war ii 3 coin set ny statehood us quarters dday vj day end of wwii. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. 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.
I have wwii ration books 1 4 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Point rationing will be introduced to americans early in 1943. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. Lot of 3 ww ii war ration books w some stamps 1943 book 4, springdale arkansas. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the 50 states and territories type quarters items. If there are any problems with your order whatsoever, please message us before leaving feedback and well be happy to work with you to fix the situation. 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. 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. Oct 01, 2003 hi, my grandmother past away in 2000 she was born in jan, 1922 and lived through the war in her teens after she died i looked through all her things and found these food ration stamps, two of the ration 3 books and, three of the ration four stamp books all still have remaining stamps, including my grandmother and my grandfathers along with another family members ration books with signatures. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact.
War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. How to shop with ration book two poster 19431945 office of war information. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the food point rationing system works. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles. Shortly after the commencement of world war two, rationing was introduced in canada on january 24, 1942, to limit the use of imported food and to free. 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. This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.
World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note cataloging information processed by emily castle august 2006 manuscript and visual collections department william henry smith memorial library indiana historical society 450 west ohio street indianapolis, in 462023269. Before the use of tokens, people had to present the exact number of points for the purchase of merchandise or forfeit the difference. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps. Lot of 7, 1942 and 1943 united states of america war ration books. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Any person finding a lost book must deliver it promptly to the nearest ration board. It is the underlining silver price moving your coin to this level. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. World war ii point rationing explained in larchmont ny. United states lot quarter 1942 d 1943 d silver 0 resultaten.
But the strange thing about it was that i wasnt born until may of 1943. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. 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. Bagley of south portland show the names and identifying characteristics of the bearers, records, and stamps for their rations. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued. A ration book is a book of coupons which is used to control consumption of certain products which may be in high demand. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. To me the wwii ration books are an interesting part of our history and serve as a valuable starting point.
May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Jan 31, 20 antique world war ii ration books are not rare,antiques expert larry cox answers readers questions about world war ii ration books, blakely china and commemorative coins. 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. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. I was about four to five years of age, when i was to start to understand. The book contains pages of coupons for clothing, tea, sugar and food. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom.
Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps pennsylvania b. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. War ration book four usa office of price administration on. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. The purpose of point rationing is to guarantee everyone a fair share of scarce but essential goods while at the same time giving everyone a variety of items from which to choose. Government printing office in 1943 for use during world war 2. On inside cover is printed instruction on how to use your ration book. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. 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. There were not many houses in bugbrooke that did not have a part or a whole pig hanging up on the walls in those days. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943.
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