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. War ration book no 3 paperback january 1, 1943 see all formats. Each stamp had a number on it designating the points it was worth as well as a. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full. The collection includes eight ration books for the years 1943 and 1944. Each stamp in each set of letters has the number 1, 2, 5 or 8. Q i have two objects in my possession that i would like to know more about.
Blue stamps were good for canned goods such as vegetables and dried fruits. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. 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. Jul 11, 2016 in january 1943, book two series were issued. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. Jan 25, 2012 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. Can you tell me more about rationing from this period and what the ones i have might be worth. 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. 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. Sugar allowance coupon for home food processing 3 pounds, 19421945.
The typical car owner received an a gas ration coupon booklet, allowed 150 miles of driving per month and only 3 gallons per week, but if someones job required them to drive further then the a book allowed them they would be eligible for the b gas ration coupon booklet. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like.
What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. There is no date but my age at the time was 18 september 1943september 1944. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera.
Ration book 3 distributed may 20, 1943 the coupons used for food and other commodities. They were coupon books for goods rationed during world war ii. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. 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. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. The wholesale rationing of goods had been preceded by tires and automobile. This was to prevent hoarding and to ensure everyone got. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946.
Three full pages of ration stamps, 1 sheet each of artillery, tanks and ships and one sheet planes missing 3 stamps. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Vintage world war ii era canadian food ration book. Original owners details handwritten upon front cover. Office of price administration, the paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins.
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. They belonged to members of the kirkwood family of jeffersonville, indiana. These books contained brown stamps, which were used for meats, canned milk, canned fish, butter, cheese, lards and fats. Most ration restrictions didnt end until august 1945, with sugar rationing lasting in some parts of the country until 1947.
Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Vintage 1943 wwii world war 2 ration book no 3 with 188 stamps columbus ohio. Each month brought new ration stamps as the old ones expired. There is no date but my age at the time was 18 september 1943 september 1944. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. War ration book three book 3 introduced october 1943. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar.
Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar.
Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places until 1947. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note.
The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united.
Of great educational value to those who have never lived through such times. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942. 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. 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. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it looks like 2 pages. I have a world war ii ration book and wonder if you could help me find out what the stamps were to be used for. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. War ration book two book 2 introduced january 1943. There are pages of stamps about the size of postage stamps. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.
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. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. All car owners received a letter windshield stickers and a gas ration coupon booklet. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. The point value of all rationed foods will be published and posted in each store at the. 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. 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 five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1.