World war 2 ration stamp books

Remember last month when the airplane stamp was used to buy butter. Great collection of world war ii ration books, stamps, and tokens bt3874. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. World war ii ration book three stamps these are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. Title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. In where treetops glisten, my main character, meredith, is a nurse on. 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.

Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. Also there were stamp books for sugar and gasoline, coffee, shoes and many more items. The events on december 7, 1941 catapulted the united states into world war ii. Every member of the public was issued with a ration book. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. The opa accepted ration book applications and issued ration books, from which consumers tore out stamps in order to purchase food and other supplies at grocery stores.

While war ration stamps are not rare, many people find this type of historical memorabilia interesting. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. 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. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. The stamps contained in this book are valid only after the lawful holder of this book has signed the certificate below, and are. Book says printed in 1943 on back but looks to be issued in 1945. These books contained stamps and gave precise details of the amounts of. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with.

Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Chief among these alterations was the introduction of food rationing in 1942. Before the war, britain imported 55 million tons of food, a month after the war had started this figure had dropped to 12 million. Every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with stamps that could be used to buy restricted items along with payment, and within weeks of. Why did the shopkeeper have to stamp your ration book. 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. Sugar, the first item rationed nationwide in may 1942, started the. 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. 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. Mar 12, 2020 a ration book is a book of coupons which is used to control consumption of certain products which may be in high demand. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. 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. Aug 31, 2018 every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with stamps that could be used to buy restricted items along with payment, and within weeks of the first issuance, more than 91.

It also has a special shoe stamp inside the front page for 1945 when my husband was 3 years old. Examples of books 1 through 4 are represented with many different names associated with the booklets. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. These are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. World war i following nearly three years of intense combat since the. Kevin r johnson dark page ii books that inspired american film noir 2009.

In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal. I forgot to schedule a thanksgiving post, so after the rabid consumerism many americans display on black friday weekend and throughout the christmas shopping season, i think this topic is, in a way, highly relevant to the holidays. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. 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. 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.

How gas rationing worked during world war ii hemmings daily. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. On april 27, 1942, families registered for ration books at. In the food and shoes, etc rationing world, they would sometimes change the books. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. Mar 22, 2012 the shopkeepers in world war 2 had to stamp the ration books to make sure that the person collecting the rations could not collect more. I do not know anything else about this young man, or what became of him. Jul 10, 2015 they found out through newspaper and grocery store posts when stamps were valid and when they expired.

Blue stamps were good for canned goods such as vegetables and dried fruits. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. The only way to survive was to implement world war 2 rationing, and soon the ration book would become the most important book in every british household. The office of price administration opa was in charge of rationing consumer goods such as sugar, coffee, shoes, household appliances, and other goods during world war ii. Dec 11, 20 11 awesome pages from world war ii ration cookbooks. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed.

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 up supplies for the military and their allies. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. This collection is housed in a binder and includes special delivery, parcel post, and postage due stamps as well as stamps for the agriculture department, department of the interior, the department of the navy, department of the treasury and world war ii ration stamps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The countrys entrance into the war meant many changes on the home front. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two. 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. Rare bu 29 diff pcs collection w mm wwii opa red point ration new tokens opa29. In order to conserve strategic war materials, rationing of commonplace items was instituted in 1942. Did you know that these books could hold significant clues into your ancestry. Oct 10, 2019 before the start of world war ii the uk imported 55 million tons of food, a mere month after the start of world war ii they imported 12 million. World war 2 ration stamps books set w holder the mor milk company. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month.

Wwii ration books provide name, address, age, occupation, and even height and. Even though i was born in oct of 1941 i had one and what was not used i still have. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. Pablo neruda books isla negra vol i ii iii iiii v w original box 1964 set comple. Civilians still needed these materials for consumer goods as well. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Each stamp or coupon authorized the holder to purchase rationed goods in the quantities and at. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them.

With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. Rubber was the first commodity rationed followed by gasoline and foodstuff such as sugar, coffee, meats butter, canned goods, and shoes and clothing. After the dates indicated by such orders, these products can be purchased only through the use of war rations books containing valid war ration stamps. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. An optional qr coded timeline is also included for. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Back of the book revenue and ration stamp collection. This meant families were only allowed a small amount each. Ration books are particularly associated with the second world war, when many countries experienced shortages of needed consumer goods, and they decided that a rationing system would ensure fair and even distribution.

Perhaps your relatives received ration books during world war ii. Ever wondered how much food a person was entitled to during world war two. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. 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. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942,11 through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. Booklets were consolidated from diverse donations in the past. Food rationing and canning in world war ii national. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk. Going grocery shopping and cooking may be a chore, but not like it was during world war ii. Vintage war ration stamps ww2 coffee food gasoline sugar.

Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items. Back of the book revenue and ration stamp collection ebth. Homefront during the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. The army and navy were growing, as was the nations effort to aid its allies overseas. 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. This assesses students on the history of the world war 2 as well as timeline analysis. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov.

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 7. A majority of collections are stored off site and must be requested at least 2 full. Why did the shopkeeper have to stamp your ration book in. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947.

War ration book two book 2 introduced january 1943. 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. World war ii ration book three stamps world war, history. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. World war 2 timeline takes your students to europe from 1935 to 1946. Make offer 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.

World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. During world war ii, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar, butter or meat as you wanted. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. This book is your governments guarantee of your fair share of goods made scarce by war, to which the stamps herein will be assigned as the need arises.

By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. Rationing was regulated by the office of price administration and ration books holding stamps used for purchasing goods were distributed to all citizens. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four w stamps pennsylvania d. 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. World war ii put a heavy burden on us supplies of basic materials like food, shoes, metal, paper, and rubber. 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. World war ii ration book three stamps history activities, world. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american.

Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during which it must be used. 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. Ration stamps of world war ii eastern illinois university. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. To meet this surging demand, the federal government took steps to conserve crucial supplies, including establishing a rationing. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. Find great deals on ebay for ration books and ww2 ration books. Eventually three billion ration stamps a month would be passed from the. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children.