1943 war ration book four

War ration book 3 was issued in july and august 1943. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. There are no coupons remaining in book two, but samples of book three coupons are on the left below, and book four. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. Find great deals on ebay for war ration book four and war ration book two. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. 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. Collection consists of ration coupons, stickers, permits, and certificates for tires, bicycles, typewriters, sugar. Rescuing texas history, 2015 and was provided to the portal to texas history by the pioneer city county museum. A book of stamps signed by someone famous would, of course, be worth even more. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.

It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. World war ii ration books, 1943 45 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. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Vintage wwii war rations bookletoriginal 1943 war ration book, number four. The system was simplified on february 27, 1944, when all stamps became worth ten points, and plastic tokens were issued as change. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them.

During the war, food and other supplies were rationed and each family was only allowed to purchase the item if they had the appropriate stamp. Digital collection wwii war ration book 4 american centuries. During world war 2, imported goods that included tinned items were rationed in britain, and these were worth 16 points in your ration book. The book had 8 pages of 384 stamps in blue, red, green. Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places until 1947. New hampshire historical society war ration book four. 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. 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. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. Dont you know theres a war on the american home front, 19411945. 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. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. 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.

What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. United states of america office of price administration. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Make it do rationing of canned goods in world war ii. 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. 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. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Holmes of henniker, nh by the united states office of prince administration in 1943. Jan 17, 20 1943 jeans ww2 ration books the exact dates of these books are unknown but since book two lists jeans age as 19, and book 3 has her age as 20, so would have been prior to december 1943.

Each man, woman, and child could purchase up to three pairs of leather shoes a year, using designated stamps in war ration book one, and later in books three and four. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. Make offer original war ration book one 1943 certificate of registration c. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. Some of the ration stamps are used but many are intact.

Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. Three full pages of ration stamps, 1 sheet each of artillery, tanks and ships and one sheet planes missing 3 stamps. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. War ration book two january, 1943 this book is the property of the united states government. 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. Up for auction is a world war two war ration book no. New listing six 1943 ww ii war ration books with stamps and cover.

Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Also included is an original wartime cent, minted in 1943. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high.

Green and blue stamps were used for processed foods such as canned and bottled fruits, juice, vegetables, soup, baby food, frozen food, spreads and dried foods. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. 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. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. 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. There is also a notice on the back to cooperate with the local salvage committee. Four different series of war ration books were issued.

These books were not the only rationing coupons issued by the u. Ww2 wwii us war ration books with stamps wartime 1943 lot of 4 book no. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. American civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers 7 sugar was the first consumer commodity rationed. Black markets during world war ii perspectives on black. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. New hampshire historical society war ration book four, 1943. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. 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 book is in good to very good condition, has some wear to back cover and last page of ration stamps. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. On february 7, 1943, the united states instituted rationing of leather shoes to begin on february 9.

Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Jul 11, 2016 more than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. 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. There is a note on the back of the book that reads.

This is an original world war ii united states ration book, printed in 1943. These books were not the only rationing coupons issued by. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. There are no coupons remaining in book two, but samples of book three coupons are on the left below, and book four on the right. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946. War ration book four book 4 introduced julyaugust 1943. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by. Thus, the shopper for a family of four had a total of 192 points for.

War ration book four page 4 of 8 the portal to texas. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Some of the rations stamps are used by many are intact. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued.

Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. This is war ration book four g lot, and it is in the condition as seen in the photos. War ration books three and four book three became active in september 1943, but was replaced by book four on november 1, 1943. Even one old shovel will help make 4 hand grenades. War ration book four page 3 of 8 the portal to texas.

During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943. Four of the eight pages were for a proposed apparel rationing program. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps. 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. These were only made in zinc plated steel the one year 1943. Selling today is an original world war ii ration booklet. Stanley of suncook, nh, by the united states office of price administration in approximately 1943. The wholesale rationing of goods had been preceded by tires and automobile. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items fabulousvintagestore from shop fabulousvintagestore. Unfollow wwii ration book 4 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps answers. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.

Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. The opa didnt want to disclose the apparel rationing program ahead of time so the stamps had blind devices to identify them tanks, planes, ships and guns. 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. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Office of price administration author see all 2 formats and editions hide. This small collection consists of world war ii ration books and related information issued between 1943 and 1945. Rationing was an attempt to keep prices low and to give everyone a chance to get scarce items. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps. Although the united states did not have food rationing in world war i, it relied heavily on. War ration book four page 4 of 8 the portal to texas history. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii.