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