In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. We want to simulate the time where rations needed to be used. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. Front cover image 886117 cz united states of america office of price administration war ration book four. During world war ii the united states instituted a rationing program that led to both underground. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. There is no date on them, but i know they are from 1943. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lot. 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 7.
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. May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. Opa developed four methods for rationing, and ration currency included stamps. Mckeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month.
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. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. 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. War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april 30, 1944. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. The first page has a mobile cannon, the second page has a tank on them, the third page has a ship on it, and the last has planes on them. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration.
World war two ration book copy of a ration book front cover blank inside cover lists. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Vintage antique 1943 war ration books stamps with holder world war 2 paperwork. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states.
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. By this point in the war, one fourth of the population was wearing uniforms. Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. Black markets during world war ii perspectives on black markets v. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. 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 was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. War conditions necessitated civilian rationing of clothing and certain foodstuffs in.
Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. A shopkeeper cancels the coupons in a british housewifes ration book in 1943. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact. Page 1 clare sentinel, 29 october 1943 michigan newspaper. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods.
Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. Government printing office in 1943 for use during world war 2. Find great deals on ebay for ration book and ration book lot. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children.
Then came book two in january 1943, book three in october 1943 and book four near the end of. What it meant for americans in wwii american lifestyles also changed drastically 80 years ago. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps pennsylvania b. These photos captured what happened when the united states. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov.
Office of price administration book description washington, d. Use the questions found under essential questions above for the students to answer on the fourth day. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. Before the use of tokens, people had to present the exact number of points for the purchase of merchandise or forfeit the difference. This book is the property of the united states government. 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.
Most ration restrictions didnt end until august 1945, with sugar rationing lasting in some parts of the country until 1947. The book had 8 pages of 384 stamps in blue, red, green. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. 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. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. There is a note on the back of the book that reads.
United states of america office of price administration. 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. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. They are blue with artillery, ships, tanks and aircraft on the stamps. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. Children are reading less than ever before research reveals just a quarter of read.
Wwii steel penny ration token collectionhere is a collection of 3 original world war ii items, as follows. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. A book in fair condition with around 100 stamps could run from 50. 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.
Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Wwii rations for sale military collectibles for sale. Scotland a world war two ration book a world war two ration book i remember seeing this at home when i was little. 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. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945. The main annual distribution of civilian food ration books and clothing cards is. In determining coupon ratings, the four main sections of the community, i. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Booklets were consolidated from diverse donations in the past. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during.
How much is a war ration book four worth with about 100 stamps. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. Heres one newspapers roundup of rationed items for nov. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Oct 10, 2017 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. Adams county free press newspaper october 28, 1943, corning, iowa it of kwt ration books may drop them in null without pre or tnmeataf tn mccrdint to opa cm mr meet of a firscent chirfe the poat office deportment will re turn ibc book to name and addreta the cover the cannot bt found the post wih forward the book to the neatett board mowers using ntedto for smooth operation dwifned and now. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. Examples of books 1 through 4 are represented with many different names associated with the booklets.
Rare old us ww2 antique war opa ration book red xc token coin collection lot. Find great deals on ebay for world war 2 ration books. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943.
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. Prefix fnfy war ration book four s are harder to find than the suffix books and are. The fourth method used for rationing constituted certificates for major purchases. These will be sent in a protective 2x2 coin holder as. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Our unit is on wwii, and we want our students to be the people in america at the time of the war. Citizen involvement in the war effort at home food rationing. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Half of cheese imports and a quarter of butter imports were supplied from new zealand alone.
New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943. The ration book and procedures changed around once every 4 months. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Stanley of suncook, nh, by the united states office of price administration in approximately 1943. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Remembering the growyourown campaign dig for victory. Each family member was issued a ration book and the family pooled all the stamps to purchase the items they needed. 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. This is a sample of the ration books used in world war ii. The most common war ration book material is cotton. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22.
Around 1939, when world war ii began, the united kingdom imported twothirds of its food, all of which had to be shipped over oceans teeming with german uboats. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. 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. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942.
Some of the rations stamps are used by many are intact. Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. World war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. Registration for war ration book four was completed at the farweli and lake george schools yesterday but will continue from 9. World war ii ration books, 1943 45 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 first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945.