War ration book value

Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. War ration book two book 2 introduced january 1943. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. Those of us who dont remember the war may not think much of the sacrifices made by people at home, as thousands also died abroad. 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. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. The book is in good condition and contains more than 100 stamps and there is a validation stamp on the cover.

Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items. 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. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk, shoes, nylon and other items any one. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar.

Blue stamps were good for canned goods such as vegetables and dried fruits. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Jul 11, 2016 four different series of war ration books were issued. There was also a danger that some people might hoard food, leaving none for others. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items.

War ration book four with coupons used in bethlehem pa. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. This assembled collection consists of war ration books 1, 2, and 4 issued in the states of maine and massachusetts, an application for war ration book 3. Make offer two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products.

The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. 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. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could be. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. 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. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high.

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. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the. Any person finding a lost book must deliver it promptly to the nearest ration board.

Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Can you tell me what else you know so the appraiser will be better able to assist you. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. Q i have two objects in my possession that i would like to know more about. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or. For example, ko takemoto used this war ration book in the interment camps. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war.

Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. New listing 8 war wwii ration books,2 holders,1400 stamps. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. It must be held and used only by or on behalf of the person to whom it has been issued. 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 no 3 value photo, print, drawing war ration book no. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps pennsylvania b. Lot of wwii war ration books coupons and military book united states pa duran. Guide to the world war ii rationing collection, 19421945. In the event the departure from the united states of the person to whom this book is issued, or his or her death, the book must be surrendered. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at.

Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 38 bargains. Ask anyone who remembers life on the home front during world war ii about their strongest memories and chances are they will tell. For any misuse of this book, it can be taken from the holder. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Pricing depends on rarity, and they get more value, the more provenance you can document tying it to particular families, particular persons, and so on.

My pieces have sold to folks all over the globe with great feedback from the folks who have purchased them. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. Fuel oil ration class 4 consumer coupons zone a1 51. Two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. In the united states, nationwide food rationing was instituted in the spring of 1942, and each member of the family was issued ration books by the office of price administration opa. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Each person was allowed 48 blue points and 64 red points per month. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war.

This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Ill need a bit more before we can address your question. Make offer war ration book four with coupons used in bethlehem pa. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war.

War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. Red stamps were used later when meat, fish and dairy products were added to the rationed foods. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. 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. The point value of all rationed foods will be published and posted in each store at the beginning of each ration period.

War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods.