World war 2 ration book stamps

Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one persons allotted portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. Chief among these alterations was the introduction of food rationing in 1942. 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. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946.

Rationed items were items of limited quantity because the soldiers needed the items to aid them in fighting the war. 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. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar. During the time of war, men, women and children all had to manage with hardset limits on certain resources. Food rationing and canning in world war ii national. Rationing was not only one of those ways, but it was a way americans contributed to the war effort. Make offer two world war ii war ration book four with stamps issued houston texas. The events on december 7, 1941 catapulted the united states into world war ii. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943.

World war ii put a heavy burden on us supplies of basic materials like food, shoes, metal, paper, and rubber. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. A complex system of rationing, administered by the us office of price administration opa, was put in place with stamps, ration booklets and some other similar systems. Over the course of the second world war, more than 11 million ration books like the one pictured above, which comes by of the genealogy site rootsweb were issued to canadians who, like those in the uk and later the us, also saw dairy and meat rationing. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. Ration stamps of world war ii eastern illinois university. 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. 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. A bas relief panel on the world war ii memorial in washington, d.

Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. During the second world war, americans were asked to make sacrifices in many ways. Students will increase their understanding of wwii rationing by. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. Ever wondered how much food a person was entitled to during world war two. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii.

This small collection consists of world war ii ration books and related information issued between 1943 and 1945. Why did the shopkeeper have to stamp your ration book in world war 2. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar. 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. World war ii ration book three stamps these are the world war ii ration stamp books of young william walton smith jr. Civilians still needed these materials for consumer goods as well. The stamps came in books like postage stamp books, they both look similar to each other. Two world war ii war ration book four with stamps issued houston texas.

The coupons or stamps used in the second world war were redeemable. Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Guide to the world war ii rationing collection, 19421945. 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. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. Find great deals on ebay for ww2 rations and vietnam rations. Each american citizen was issued a series of ration books which contained removable stamps specific to particular items or types of items, with a designated. The coupons, smaller than postage stamps, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. 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.

War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. Rationing in the us was introduced in stages during world war ii. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. Wwii time capsule mess kit war ration box w field sewing kit calendar bonds book. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal supply of goods. No sugar could legally be bought without stamps, and sugar rationing would.

Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four w stamps pennsylvania b. It is the allocation of scarce resources and consumer goods. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. This replica book is from 19441945, it contains stamps from retailers for products such as meat, eggs, milk, cheese, bacon and sugar. I do not know anything else about this young man, or what became of him. The factors such as the income, ages of children and size of family would affect the stamp issued for the family.

I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. A majority of collections are stored off site and must be requested at least 2 full. Why did the shopkeeper have to stamp your ration book in. 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. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. All red and blue ration stamps were worth 10 points. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. The army and navy were growing, as was the nations effort to aid its allies overseas. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp.

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. The stamps contained in this book are valid only after the lawful holder of this book has signed the certificate below, and are. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. This leaflet sets out a number of recipes for puddings that if a household was prudent they could make. At times however, stores were unable to supply citizens with. So, citizens back home were given a series of ration books. A look back at the canadian ration coupon books of ww2. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. S policy instituted during emergencies, but mostly wartime.