World war ii ration books and stamps

Condition is good for age has many stamps sold as shown. Since automobiles were continuously needed on battlegrounds and so were their parts, the local consumption had to be reduced. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. War bond stamp book from world war ii prev next during both world wars, treasury realized that selling bonds to the poorest americans was good for the war effort because it helped to reduce inflation and tie the interests of a wide swath of the public to that of the national government. These are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Aug 12, 2014 world war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Office of price administration granted ration stamps for all kinds of. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945.

As dday is recognized around the world this weekend june 6, 1944, there will be plenty to read about the soldiers and the heroism involved as 5,300 ships and 11,000 planes crossed the english. The desire to conserve rubber led to the rationing of gasoline as well among americans. What are ration stamps and why were they used during world war 2. 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. Civilians still needed these materials for consumer goods as well. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during which it must be used. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four w stamps pennsylvania d. Starting in early 1942, gasoline was deemed a precious commodity and, due to its limited supply, was needed to fuel our planes, tanks, jeeps, and boats for the war effort.

Parents are responsible for the safekeeping and use of their childrens war ration book. World war ii ration book and stamps new jersey womens history. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. 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. Ration books for everyone over the age of one soon came along for sugar and most other staples. 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. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. 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. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. World war ii put a heavy burden on us supplies of basic materials like food, shoes, metal, paper, and rubber. 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. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund participation in world war i and world war ii. How gas rationing worked during world war ii hemmings daily.

Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Great collection of world war ii ration books, stamps, and tokens bt3874. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. These little 6x4inch books were printed with tiny stamps representing points, and were a kind of currency with an expiration date. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with. 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. Many of the commodities we take for granted today were in short supply during world war ii, because of the needs of us soldiers fighting overseas. World war ii ration books number 3 lot of 5 includes stamps. World war ii ration stamps world war ii, world war, war. A difficult time for the united states war history online. The war production board ordered an end to local sales of automobiles in 1942. In order to conserve strategic war materials, rationing of commonplace items was instituted in 1942.

Each stamp or coupon authorized the holder to purchase rationed goods in the quantities and at the times authorized by the office of price administration. What are ration stamps and why were they used during world. It had been issued in 1942 to a woman named irene p. All of these things were rationed, which meant you were only allowed to buy a small amount even if you could afford more. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. To meet this surging demand, the federal government took steps to conserve crucial supplies, including establishing a rationing. 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. Jan 25, 2012 a familys ration books from world war ii. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar.

The coupons, smaller than postage stamps, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk. Mckain, 50, whose address was listed only as rural route 2. The mechanics of the rationing programs changed over time but remained replete with red tape, including coupons, certificates, stamps, stickers, and a changing point system. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Rationing was regulated by the office of price administration and ration books holding stamps used for purchasing goods were distributed to all citizens. A noted british statesman who led britain throughout most of world war ii and along with roosevelt planned many allied campaigns.

This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. World war ii ration book three stamps world war, history. Print images of rationed items and store in grocery cart pocket. So, citizens back home were given a series of ration books. 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. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. During world war ii rationing was designed primarily to distribute scarce goods reasonably equitably. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947.

Over the years, nine people have given us world war ii ration books, including blanche goodspeed. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for. World war ii ration coupons these are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. 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. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two.

The army and navy were growing, as was the nations effort to aid its allies overseas. Oct 06, 2018 here at home during world war ii, americans were required to ration some items to ensure that troops on the front lines would have everything they needed to win the war. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. 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. 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 paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Ration stamps of world war ii eastern illinois university.

Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Dec 30, 2019 long before the opec gas crisis of the 1970s, americans who owned cars in the 1940s were limited to the amount of gasoline they could buy due to the consequences of world war ii. Civil war tokens and firemans medal and city hall 12 medals in this lot. I do not know anything else about this young man, or what became of him. He predicted an iron curtain that would separate communist europe from the rest of the west.

Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. 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. Although these stamps were distinct from the postal savings stamps issued by the united states post office department, the post office nevertheless played a major role in promoting and distributing war savings stamps. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. While war ration stamps are not rare, many people find this type of historical memorabilia interesting. World war ii ration books number 3 lot of five includes.

The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps. The rationing of goods in us during wwii war history online. 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. Your first ration book has been issued to you, originally containing 28 war ration stamps. The stamps contained in this book are valid only after the lawful holder of this book has signed the certificate below, and are. When nationwide food rationing was instituted in the spring of 1942, every new jersey housewife. Not since world war ii when people carried ration books with stamps that. These books contained stamps and gave precise details of the amounts of certain types of food that you were allowed.