Coupons and rationing during world war ii dealhack. 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. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. 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. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research starters at the national wwii museum. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. I found these wonderful books and case at an estate sale. 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. Make offer world war ii 1943 ration book four wstamps pennsylvania d. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. It has my age, height and weight listed on the cover.
Nov 30, 2012 i found these wonderful books and case at an estate sale or maybe two estate sales. This book is your governments guarantee of your fair share of goods made scarce by war, to which the stamps herein will be assigned as the need arises. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. Jan 25, 2012 stores had to post both the price and the coupon value of a product. Wwii ration book i still have the ration books of my. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Each book contained coupons for tea, coffee, and sugar, along with spares in the event that other products would be rationed. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. 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. Print this one page pdf file on buff paper using black and white. 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.
Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. 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 last canadian ration book was issued in september 1946, with rationing formally concluding in 1947. Identification of item, in the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946, david m. The point value of all rationed foods will be published and posted in each store at the beginning of each ration period. Distributed late 1943 the coupons used for food and other commodities. The point value could fluctuate depending on scarcity and grocers were required to keep current official point lists posted. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. Mar 12, 2020 a ration book is a book of coupons which is used to control consumption of certain products which may be in high demand. 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. A book of practical counsel revis talking book and braille service teacherclassroom book order form the intelligent. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Here is the once lost color version of how to use your ration coupons.
The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was. 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. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were going through old boxes in. Civilians first received ration books war ration book number one, or the sugar book on 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers 7. 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. Vintage motor fuel ration book motor car 15012200cc complete and unused. 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. Rationing in the us was introduced in stages during world war ii. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition.
Ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front gasoline. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Search this index of over 11,210 wartime records with images. Please visit duke university digital collections to see an example of ration book three. Stores had to post both the price and the coupon value of a product. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one.
Ration book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. They were coupon books for goods rationed during world war ii. War ration book two 1942 office of price administration private collection. 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. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 32 bargains.
Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. Asked in world war 2, coins and paper money, ww2 homefront, militaria value of war ration book no 3. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. 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. 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. Ration books were exceedingly valuable to american consumers during the war, and people even carried them in special holders to keep them safe. This ration book, issued to president franklin roosevelt, can be found in the presidents papers at the franklin d. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. Americans also coped with rationing and coupon books by engaging in a widespread system of bartering. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high.
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. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or. A ration book is a book of coupons which is used to control consumption of certain products which may be in high demand. It began after the start of ww2 with petrol and later included other goods such as. Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand. 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. Ration book definition and meaning collins english. In the late 1940s the conservative party exploited and incited growing public anger at rationing, scarcity, controls, austerity and government bureaucracy. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others.
Living off rations with ration book cooking day one. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. 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. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. A book of practical counsel revis talking book and braille service teacherclassroom book order form the intelligent investor.
How to use your ration coupons color version youtube. Wwii lot war ration book military card red cross 1938 card flag sticker a7090. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Wwii ration books provide name, address, age, occupation, and even height and weight. Distributed may 20, 1943 the coupons used for food and other commodities. Home front coupons, rare book, manuscript, and special collections library, duke university. Rationing using ration stamps is only one kind of nonprice rationing. A common ration book fraud was the ration books of the dead being kept and used by the living.
A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. 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. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand. 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. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Office of price administration opa froze prices on practically all everyday goods, starting with sugar and coffee.
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. Here are some facts about rationing during ww2 in britain. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2. Dec 01, 2011 making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. Butter was added to the list of rationed items in december. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together. 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.
Find out more about what this space is all about here. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Ration books were given to everyone in britain who then registered in a shop. 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. Rationing was officially started on 8th january 1940. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Rationing during world war ii americans also coped with rationing and coupon books by engaging in a widespread system of bartering. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were.
How we lived and how we ate during the war, as in ww2, has been well publicised recently with the excellent bbc programme wartime farm, but, my plan to try to live off wartime rations started earlier this year, when i attempted to live on. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. The stamps contained in this book are valid only after the lawful holder of this book. These ration books were issued to doris and montague corri. The office of price administration opa warned americans of potential. 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. Ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war.
Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947. Thus, a scarce can of beans might have a point value of 14. Ration book definition of ration book by the free dictionary. 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. Ww2 war ration book leather case holder vintage metal toy. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Rationing for the war in the united states began in 1942 and ended in 1946. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. It is interesting to note that some cookbooks published during the war featured sugarless recipes so home cooks could more easily comply with the rationing program. Inside this ration book is a page for shopkeepers receipts containing handwritten entries for lipton ltd and monahans. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1.
Ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front gasoline license. The small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Motor fuel ration book unused and complete true vintage retro cars transport. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. Jun 11, 2012 ww2 canadian war rations booklet for gasoline. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover.