In january 1940, every individual was issued with a ration book and registered at their local shops. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Arrests, 20a most wanted, 21a beating suspect caught, 21a. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. Home page ration book search why war ration book no. Ww2 ration book motor cycle not exceeding originalww2 ration book and clothing book.
Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply. Mckeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history.
Value of ww2 ration book answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Ww2 ration book motor cycle see pics, i am an honest and reliable ebayer see my feedback, i will only accept paypal, this account can be with you within a few mins,buy with confidence. Ration book definition and meaning collins english. The a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting nov. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. War ration book four showing 14 of 8 pages in this book. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Available as a single purchase or save 10% if you buy 10. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas.
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. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. The winged victory, torch, scroll, winged staff, and sailing ship comprise the emblem of the national federation of business and professional womens clubs. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. World war two ration book replica an excellent copy of a ration book 194445. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. There is a note on the back of the book that reads.
This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945. Ration books worked on a coupon system, so people could only purchase their entitlement and no. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in world war 2. Food rationing in britainration booksbuffcoloured ration books were for adultsgreen ration books were for pregnant women and children under five years of agethey were also allowed double egg ration and one pint of milk per dayoranges, when available, were for them alsoblue ration booksthese were for children between five and 16 years of agethey were. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons.
Their names are on the front cover, along with their national registration numbers. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. My ration book was blue and my younger sisters was green and because of this we were allowed extra goodies. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Inside each ration book was tokens that allowed you to buy rationed items. Comprehending the most approved precedents and forms of practice.
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. World war 2 ration book template book template, world. Make offer two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were.
This was to prevent hoarding and to ensure everyone got. 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. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private collection. Now before anybody starts on about respecting gifts, im not selling it, its just every time i look at it i see something extremely valuable, from a historical reference point of view. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Find war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. The 1939 register was used to devise a carefully detailed rationing plan. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins. The books have been well used several pages are missing from each book, coupons have been cut from the remaining pages and some coupons are scored through.
The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Issue 1 volume 1 when made 1988 made by marshall cavendish partworks limited maker inscriptions. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand.
World war two ration book replica wwii teaching aids. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Clothing rationing was introduced in 1941 and lasted eight years. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. You would hand the token to the shopkeeper or the shopkeeper would sign the token to show you have used it. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Wwii ration books utilised a system that ensured that everyone had equal amounts of food, clothes and provisions and were an integral part of the war effort in. 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. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.
Office of price administration covid19 update may 1, 2020. Ww2 ration book for sale in uk 27 used ww2 ration books. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information library of congress how. Shopkeepers were then supplied with sufficient food for everyone registered. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana.
Last year my mum gave me a ration book that dates back to world war 2, shes a hairdresser and one of her customers, an old lady, learnt that i was interested in history and gave me it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. Throughout the 1940s and for nine years after the end of the war every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing. Fabric was needed for the war effort to make uniforms, parachutes etc. Wwii ration books are items of historic ephemera dating from the second world war. 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. Ration book definition of ration book by the free dictionary. Two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Search from 60 top ration book pictures and royaltyfree images from istock.
Can you tell me more about rationing from this period and what the ones i have might be worth. Find highquality stock photos that you wont find anywhere else. To minimise the danger of overrunning, he will leave his programme to be arranged by his doctor who will act as his honorary mmager. The leather purse containing her ration books bears a goldstamped seal. The contents of her ration book purse, pictured here, offer a glimpse into the privations of the day. 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. Word always spread fast if there were extra rations at bokers. 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.
Retailer names inside, london central meat co ltd, 267 southmead road bristol. These food ration books from 1941 and 1943 belonged to alan and margaret martin who lived in stratfordonavon. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Consequently, he is rationing hla appearances in britain. This ration book belonged to myra arundel mother of donor john arundel of 1 well lane, it was issued from the aireborough food office at micklefield house. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Food rationing began in 1940 to ensure that everyone had a fair share of available food, imports of food were restricted during the 2nd world war leading to shortages and many food stuffs. Using different coloured paper green,blue and pale brown and the below templates, children can create ration books for themselves and their family. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods.
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