Jun 02, 20 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. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Ration book in collectable historical memorabilia for sale ebay. Jan 14, 20 the nations supply of sugar was quickly reduced by more than a third. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2. Jan 25, 2012 stores had to post both the price and the coupon value of a product. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. 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 one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. They were coupon books for goods rationed during world war ii. Wwii ration book i still have the ration books of my. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers.
It began after the start of ww2 with petrol and later included other goods such as. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Ration book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Army field ration type c bunit was one of the main mre components for the war effort. In the midst of life i woke to find myself living in an old house beside. 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. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. Buy ration book in collectable historical memorabilia and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. All car owners received a letter windshield stickers and a gas ration coupon booklet. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. The maximum price of a meal was 5 shillings equivalent to.
The nations supply of sugar was quickly reduced by more than a third. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Clothing rationing in britain during wwii war history online. Rationing was officially started on 8th january 1940. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Bread, which was never rationed during wartime, was put on the ration in july 1946.
Living off rations with ration book cooking day one. 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. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like. 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.
Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. 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. Cataloging information for additional information on this collection, including a list of subject headings that may lead you to related. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 32 bargains.
Ration books were given to everyone in britain who then registered in a shop. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. Four different series of war ration books were issued. During world war ii, ration books were distributed to families by the office of price administration opa to help regulate food shortages as a result of the war. Inside this ration book is a page for shopkeepers receipts containing handwritten entries for lipton ltd and monahans.
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. Each person received a ration book of 66 coupons which had to last for a year. Mass produced at over 1 billion, 300 million bunits in 1942. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing.
Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. It was not until the early 1950s that most commodities came off the ration. Soldier during ww2 check out this amazing look at what parts held up, and what bit the dust. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together. Rare old us ww2 antique war opa ration book red xc token coin collection lot.
Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. 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. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. Please note last page picture that has nothing on it looks like the other half is missing but i assume its just blank looking at other ones. 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. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Before the stamps of the war ration book may be used, the person for whom it was issued must sign it as indicated in the book. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. You would hand the token to the shopkeeper or the shopkeeper would sign the token to show you have used it. Inside each ration book was tokens that allowed you to buy rationed items. Background search genealogists are always in search of new record sources when confronted with a brick wall. Feb 23, 2019 i have a ww2 ration book holder and books from a family of 4, some of the books have stamps. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. Condition is a big factor, the better the condition the more valuable they are but yet.
Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lot. Make offer vintage lot of 4 world war ii war ration book wstamps inside konczal family 57738 1943 world war ii war ration book for ruth holmgren hartford, conn. 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 going through old boxes in her modest home of some 70 years.
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. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the. Ration book issued to miss jane harvey this ration book was issued in 1948 to miss jane harvey, an irish teacher at the nearby colaiste muire, who resided at the queens hotel in abbey street, ennis. 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. 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. During wwii, countless products were limited in order to help meet the demands both of.
What you need to know about rationing in the second world. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Office of price administration opa froze prices on. 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. Stores had to post both the price and the coupon value of a product.
At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. 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. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. Considering that coats needed 16 coupons, a jacket, trousers eight, a shirt five, shoes seven and underwear eight coupons, it became a nightmare to keep a family properly and warmly dressed. I have a ww2 ration book holder and books from a family of 4, some of the books have stamps. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. Mar 27, 2017 this incredibly well preserved world war 2 u. 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. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. Vintage fashion books nonfiction adult coloring books large print books fiction. 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.
How to use your war ration book one genealogy today. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Considering that coats needed 16 coupons, a jacket, trousers eight, a shirt five, shoes seven and underwear eight coupons, it became a. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. This ration book was issued in 1948 to miss jane harvey, an irish teacher at the nearby colaiste muire, who resided at the queens hotel in abbey street, ennis. Using different coloured paper green,blue and pale brown and the below templates, children can create ration books for themselves and their family. Every item of clothing had a coupon value attached to it. 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.
Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lotf17. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Jan 06, 2017 this was the typical breakfast for a u. Inside this ration book is a page for shopkeepers receipts containing handwritten entries. A complex system of rationing, administered by the us office of price.
Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. To prevent hoarding and skyrocketing prices, the office of price administration issued 123 million copies of war ration book one, which contained stamps that could be used to purchase sugar. Vintage lot of 4 world war ii war ration book wstamps inside konczal family. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Dec 01, 2011 making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. We lived opposite a petrol station and i remember the queues, i was only 11 years old at the time. Make offer 57738 1943 world war ii war ration book for ruth holmgren hartford, conn. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how. Here are some facts about rationing during ww2 in britain. 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. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book.
Meat was the last item to be derationed and food rationing ended completely in 1954. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were going through old boxes in. I found these wonderful books and case at an estate sale. 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.
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