From what i can tell they are from 19421945 answered by a verified antique expert. How gas rationing worked during world war ii hemmings daily. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Condition is a big factor, the better the condition the more valuable they are but yet. Ration books were exceedingly valuable to american consumers during the war, and people even carried them in special holders to keep them safe. Well, can you think of a resource that not only gives you name, address, age and occupation, but also height and weight of a person. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942.
They were coupon books for goods rationed during world war ii. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage lot of 4 world war ii war ration book wstamps inside konczal family. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. While americans still live with some of the results of world war ii, rationing has not returned. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. Suppose the demand for coffee exceeded the supply which it does and there were no rationing. Dec 01, 2011 making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. 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. War ration books two, three, and four contained blue stamps for processed foods and red stamps for meat, cheese, and fats. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during which it must be used. A shopkeeper cancels the coupons in a british housewifes ration book. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front.
The point value of all rationed foods will be published and posted in each store at the beginning of each ration period. How to use your ration coupons color version youtube. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Your sheets of stamps look almost like full sheets. Coupons and rationing during world war ii dealhack. Eggen put the issue in practical terms while he was a guest on a 1943 kgw radio show in portland. World war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. Across the country 8000 rationing boards were created to administer these restrictions. Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. During world war ii rationing was designed primarily to distribute scarce.
Shortages of essential war materials such as rubber, gasoline, and sugar were initially anticipated, but soon rationing grew to include food as well as fuel and sugar. 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. Background search genealogists are always in search of new record sources when confronted with a brick wall. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. A book of practical counsel revis talking book and braille service. 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. Dec 30, 2019 there have been a lot of teardowns in that neighborhood of late, due to escalating home values, but your house is still there and looking good. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was handled by some 5,500 local ration boards of mostly volunteer workers selected by local officials. Each person received a ration book of 66 coupons which had to last for a year. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale.
Rationing in the us was introduced in stages during world war ii. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Jan 25, 2012 a familys ration books from world war ii. Here are some facts about rationing during ww2 in britain. We lived in that same area when i worked for lone star half a century later.
I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at. 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. 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. It began after the start of ww2 with petrol and later included other goods such as butter, sugar and bacon. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war.
A look back at the canadian ration coupon books of ww2. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Stores had to post both the price and the coupon value of a product. Individual family members could then be responsible for their own clothing coupons, while the food books were usually looked after by the person who was responsible for the familys food shopping. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Jun 15, 2018 war ration books have a little bit of value. What would be the value, if any, of war ration books. 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. Make offer 57738 1943 world war ii war ration book for ruth holmgren hartford, conn.
While price controls aimed to keep inflation in check, rationing was designed to distribute scarce goods fairly. Sep 18, 2011 here is the once lost color version of how to use your ration coupons. Eventually, most foods were covered by the rationing system with the exception of fruit and vegetables. Still have my grandfathers ration books from the war such an interesting time. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Ration book readable ww2 ration book ww2 ration books jack trimpey ration recovery nurses pocket guide diagnoses prioritized interventions ration 15 edition the intelligent investor. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were going through old boxes in. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. 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.
In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Life resumed as normal and the consumption of meat, butter, and sugar inevitably rose. Canadian ration books, to cover miscellaneous items and others that stood to possibly become rationed at a later point in time after the book had been rationed. The stamps contained in this book are valid only after the lawful holder of this book. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale.
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. It was meant to ensure a fair distribution of food, in short supply due to enemy ships attacking merchant ships, preventing them from bringing supplies such as sugar, cereals, fruit and meat to the uk. Make offer world war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. Shortages of essential war materials such as rubber, gasoline, and sugar were initially anticipated, but soon rationing grew to. Ration books, stamps, and tokens an anti hoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. The stamps were printed with a number for point value and a letter to specify the rationing period. There have been a lot of teardowns in that neighborhood of late, due to escalating home values, but your house is still there and looking good.
It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. Though the following links do not answer your queries exactly, they do provide further highly. I have a ww2 ration book holder and books from a family of. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Ration books were given to everyone in britain who then registered in a shop of their choice. The official website of the oregon secretary of state. The government found it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing during that time. Americans also coped with rationing and coupon books by engaging in a widespread system of bartering. Jun 02, 20 i have a ww2 ration book holder and books from a family of 4, some of the books have stamps. 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.
Throughout the 1940s every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons that had to be used to obtain food and clothing. When the japanese attacked pearl harbor the question whether america will enter the second world war was over. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. Every item of clothing had a coupon value attached to it. Rationing was officially started on 8th january 1940. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research starters at the national wwii museum. 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. This freed even more goods for use by the armed forces. Four different series of war ration books were issued. The office of price administration opa warned americans of potential. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war.
Well, can you think of a resource that not only gives you name, address, age and occupation, but also. Make offer vintage lot of 4 world war ii war ration book wstamps inside konczal family. Each person received 64 red stamps each month, providing 28 ounces of meat and 4 ounces of cheese per week. Clothing rationing was introduced in 1941 and lasted eight years. Baaki says while they dont have a high monetary value, they are an interesting piece of. The role of world war ii rationing in the history of the united states of america. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar.
On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk, shoes, nylon and other items any one person could buy. After three years of rationing, world war ii came to a welcome end. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. 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. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m.
Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. Considering that coats needed 16 coupons, a jacket, trousers eight, a shirt five, shoes seven and underwear eight coupons, it became a. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947. Clothing rationing in britain during wwii war history online. 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. 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. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration. Fabric was needed for the war effort to make uniforms, parachutes etc. 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. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was.
What is the value of world war 2 ration books with. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. I just see a few in your examples where a few lines have been pulled and used. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much. Here is the once lost color version of how to use your ration coupons. A ration book is a book of coupons which is used to control consumption of certain products which may be in high demand. From 1943, a detachable clothing ration book was included inside the main food ration book. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942.