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People were also caught using ration books belonging to elderly. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally validated for the purchase of five extra pounds of pork. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time.

War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were. Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand. Living on rations in the second world war i was there. During 194445, they were given out as change by grocery stores for food bought with ration stamps. 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. When rationing ended, there were still millions of books in the hands of the general public and businesses across america as well as in the uk.

I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Maps, menus, military and war time paul and paul collectibles. 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. An advantage of tokens was that they never expired, while the stamps did. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. The front cover of the war rations book is featured on the picture above. Price ceilings have also been established for your protection. American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers. Wwii march 1944 departing soldier love letter to war bride. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Im following the general rule that ive always heard, ration books are not worth anything because everyone had them. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued.

Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Uk 19401944 black and white english language 151 minutes original aspect ratio. Click view posters other ads for more items that are being sold. The inside pages of the war ration book number two. Published on aug 23, 2016 this is an original us army air force ww2 emergency parachute ration. Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing. Office of price administration opa froze prices on practically all. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing.

As you probably know, there were millions of ration books issued between 1942 and 1946. Aug 09, 2012 thank you for the question on your ration book. And in 1944 two boys broke into a bombedout house that had been converted. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Application for a sugar ration book, office of price administration, 1946. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps. Wwii us war rations books and stamps this page describes the way in which resources such as gas and sugar were rationed and distributed to the civilian population in the united states during wwii.

Jul 11, 2016 this meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. The items rationed included canned goods, meats, sugar, coffee, tires, gas and more. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. 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. 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. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. War ration book one circulated from may 4, 1943, to april 30, 1944. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Aug 23, 2016 published on aug 23, 2016 this is an original us army air force ww2 emergency parachute ration. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. 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. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without.

They were coupon books for goods rationed during world war ii. The emergency price control act of january 1942 increased opas powers and. The overall condition of the booklet as well as the stamps have the biggest impact on the resale value, with a large number of these available on the market. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. World war ii opa red point ration tokens wwii, rare mm. Wwii rationing in rockford and the nation midway village museum.

Blue ration stamps in us war ration book two used for canned. Now before anybody starts on about respecting gifts, im not selling it, its just every time i look at it i see something extremely valuable, from a historical reference point of view. Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Administration, has put out their rationing schedule for september. During world war ii 19391945, the battle of normandy, which lasted from june 1944 to august 1944, resulted in the allied liberation of western europe from. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942.

Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1944. 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. Wwii world war ii ration books 1 2 3 4 stamps black. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week.

War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. War ration book four paperback january 1, 1944 by usa office of price administration author. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. This is still cool i belonged to my great grandmothers brother, john gordon, he lived in midland, mi. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. I have all four books, the first one only has three stamps left, book 2 is empty, book 3 has three full pages and one page that is only missing three stamps, book four has one full page of green stamps, five red stamps, nine blue stamps loose, 34 black spare stamps attached, with three more. And in 1944 two boys broke into a bombedout house that had been. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. Us office of price administration freezes prices of 60% of food items and all essential items, including tobacco, medicines, toiletries, and infant.

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. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. 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. Ration books are not worth anything because everyone had them. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Blue tokens were used for processed foods and red tokens for meats and fats. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. At auction, the two sets of ration books did not generate a lot of bids. 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. It was also hoped that a cut on consumer spending would lead to an increase in savings, which in turn could be invested in war loans.

A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. A book of stamps signed by someone famous would, of course, be worth even more. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. 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. Fish was not rationed, but prices increased considerably as the war progressed. 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. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like.

Feb 12, 2012 last year my mum gave me a ration book that dates back to world war 2, shes a hairdresser and one of her customers, an old lady, learnt that i was interested in history and gave me it. The small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. These are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was. World war ii wwii opa mileage ration identification folder 1944 free shipping thevintageprincipal. This item is an old menu from the monticue motel and restaurant, located on route 31 at the donegal interchange of the pennsylvania turnpike.

Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Prefix fnfy war ration book fours are harder to find than the suffix books and are. When tokens came into use, the purchaser could receive three tokens, each worth one point, in exchange. I will do a part two for the food stamps taking it into 1944 as our research continues. Rationing of food and clothing during the second world war the. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. The site genealogy today offered a database to search for ration books. Throughout the 1940s and for nine years after the end of the war every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing. Much is made of the blitz spirit during world war two but, while most people were. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.

Several photographs of the paperwork needed to obtain food and gas are displayed here. Mises on rationing and price controls in ww2 online library of. Brief history opa stands for office of price administration tokens replaced the green ration stamps for processed food on feb 20, 1944 stopped being issued in 1945 used to ration retail items during the end of wwii. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Buy world war 2 ration books and get the best deals. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods.

May 22, 2006 to a collector it would be worth a great deal. Last year my mum gave me a ration book that dates back to world war 2, shes a hairdresser and one of her customers, an old lady, learnt that i was interested in history and gave me it. You dont say how you acquired them, but before you start licking your chops, beware of the tax consequences when you redeem these bonds. War ration book no 3 paperback january 1, 1943 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.