War ration book two stamp

If you had any sugar, you were allowed to keep it, but stamps representing this. Ration book stamps were torn out and presented along with payments at grocery stores and other locations. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Scotland a world war two ration book a world war two ration book i remember seeing this at home when i was little. Authentic world war ii ration books both ration book one and ration book two plus stamps and ration book holder. The small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. Fats and oils were rationed starting 29 march 1943. Your first ration book has been issued to you, originally containing 28 war ration stamps.

Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. 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. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. Will processed baby foods be rationed on the same point system as foods for grownups. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high.

World war ii ration book three stamps these are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. Lard was removed from rationing 3 march 1944, shortening and oils on 19 april 1944, but butter and margarine were rationed until 23 november 1945. Ration stamps of world war ii eastern illinois university. Rationing became common during the second world war. 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. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it looks like 2 pages. How to use your war ration book one genealogy today.

Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. Jul 11, 2016 every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items. Ration books and cards 1 ration book holder containing used ration books and cards war ration book two 5 405721 blank 683938b betty ellen white 683939b eleanor h. Also there were stamp books for sugar and gasoline, coffee, shoes and many more items. Mar 23, 2007 i have wwii ration books 14 and would like to know what each stamp allowed you to buy. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Wwii world war ii ration books 1 2 3 4 stamps black. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. 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.

Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four w stamps pennsylvania b. 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. The strict rule that the ration stamp had to be torn from the book in the presence of the retailer was lifted for catalog purchases. 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. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price. World war ii ration book three stamps world war, history. I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. May war ration book two be used by any member of the family. Yes, ration book two like war ration book one now used for sugar and coffee may be used by any member of the household to whom the book is issued. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22.

Rationing of processed foods blue stamps began on march 1, 1943, with the issuance of war ration book two. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. These were redeemable stamps or coupons, and every family was issued a set number of each kind of stamp based on the size of the family, ages of children and income. Then came book two in january 1943, book three in october 1943 and book four near the end of 1943 all of which contained various items. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Newman war ration book five basic gasoline ration supplemental gasoline ration transportation. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Each person was allowed 48 blue points and 64 red points per month. War ration book one contained 28 stamps and was used for sugar, coffee and shoes.

Wwii us basic mileage gasoline ration book and coupons wilbraham mass early ww2. To buy canned or bottled fruits, vegetables, soups, and juices. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. A ration book is a book of coupons which is used to control consumption of certain products which may be in high demand. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar. When this book was issued, the registrar asked you, or the person who applied for your book, how much sugar you owned on that date. 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. 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. 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.

War ration book two 6 stamps remaining ww2 home front civilian. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Jul 10, 2015 they found out through newspaper and grocery store posts when stamps were valid and when they expired. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. Before the stamps of the war ration book may be used, the person for whom it was issued must sign it as indicated in the book. Red stamps were used later when meat, fish and dairy products were added to the rationed foods. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Unfollow ww2 ration stamps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.

We want to simulate the time where rations needed to be used. It must be held and used only by or on behalf of the person to whom it has been issued, and anyone. Our unit is on wwii, and we want our students to be the people in america at the time of the war. 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. 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. An antihoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. 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. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Stamp format single year of issue 1875 item description us 4 war ration books two no. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. This book is the property of the united states government. Contained within the ration books were ration stamps.

Blue stamps were good for canned goods such as vegetables and dried fruits. However, the supply of leather continued to decrease. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Most ration restrictions didnt end until august 1945, with.

Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942.

Ration books three and four were issued in 1943 and used through 1945. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. A cartoon of two women with the above panel having a woman hoarding and the below. The government issued four war ration stamp books in 1943.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Prefix fnfy war ration book fours are harder to find than the suffix books and are. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number. War ration book two book 2 introduced january 1943. Any member of the family may use all the familys ration books. Each month, the opa issued for each eligible person five blue stamps, and six red stamps. Each stamp displayed various designs of tanks, naval ships, planes, guns, fruit, grain, etc. Rationing the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. 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. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. Us red ration stamps from war ration book two, used for meat, cheese, fats, and oils. 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. It is unlawful to sell or give it to any other person or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods for the person to whom it was issued.

The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. On march 20, 1944, the ration was reduced to two pairs of leather shoes per year. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. Us red ration stamps from war ration book two, used for meat, cheese, fats. 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. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. In may, 1942, americans trooped to their local schools and were issued war ration book one, one book for each member of the family.

The first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Ration book two introduced blue stamps for the rationing of processed foods. I have looked all over the internet and have found explanations of how the rationing work during the way, but not how the stamps themselves worked.

What is the value of world war 2 ration books with. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. 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. I do not know anything else about this young man, or what became of him.