War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Ration stamps, in book form, were issued to every man, woman, and child to be used to. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their. In september 2012, legend numismatics of lincroft, new jersey has announced that collector bob r. Philomena, the wife, was 22 years old, 5 feet tall, weighed 115 pounds and was a store keeper. It includes a printed message in the upper left corner. Millions of ration books were issued during world war ii. They were intended to prevent the hoarding of such goods as coffee, sugar, meat and other items in short supply due to the war. 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. I will use it only in the manner and for the purposes authorized by the office of price administration. The different varieties of ration stamps and books the united states was at war. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration.
According to exhibit hall, war ration stamps are only worth a few cents each. Ration book four also included spare stamps that were occasionally validated for the purchase of five extra pounds of pork. That means even the very common 1943 steel cents are historic in their own right because they were made to help our troops and allied forces fighting in the war. The weekly food ration for two people, uk, 1943 rare.
Rescuing texas history, 2015 and was provided by the pioneer city county museum to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research starters at the national wwii museum. Rationing poster, office of price administration, february, 1943. Yet the coin has a vital connection to an international historical event. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Illustrations and written instructions on how to shop with ration books in world war ii. This stamp from 1943 commemorates the 20th anniversay of the beer hall putsch. By march 1943, meat, cheese, oils, butter, and milk were all being rationed. All 1943 pennies are worth more than their face value, but how much more is the question a lot of folks want to know the answer to.
World war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946 archives. World war ii rationing stamps program dates 1943 1946 inclusive 1943 1946. Lot of 2 wwii war ration book no 3 with pages of stamps each sequential. The following table lists the buy price what you can expect to pay to a dealer to purchase the coin and sell value what you can expect a dealer to pay you if you sell the coin. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. War ration books world world ii four books with partial etsy. War ration books united states of america office of price administration includes three opa form no. Heres a rundown of the various types of 1943 wheat pennies and their values 1943 steel penny 684,628,670 minted. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information library of congress how to shop with ration book two poster 1943 1945 office of war information national archives and record administration. This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 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.
Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. The system was simplified on february 27, 1944, when all stamps became worth 10 points, and plastic tokens were issued as change. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. Red and blue stamps in war ration book 4 are worth 10 points e. 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 the first issuance, more than 91. The 1943 steel cent was produced during the height of world war ii. These points came in the form of stamps that were distributed to citizens in books throughout the war. Wartime rationing changed how america ate for a century. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at.
The unique composition of the coin lowgrade steel coated with zinc, instead of the previously 95%copperbased bronze composition has led to. Three 1943 war ration book four wwii ration stamp books with stamps. This is a view of the interior of the school where 67 teachers were on hand to examine applicants in new york, may 4, 1942. Dont you know theres a war on the american home front, 19411945. 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 philadelphia, denver, and san francisco mints each produced these 1943 lincoln cents.
Book three became active in september 1943, but was replaced by book four on november 1, 1943. There will be four different styles and many duplicates in an uneven mixture, based on availability. When tokens came into use, the purchaser could receive three tokens, each worth one point, in exchange. The government issued four war ration stamp books in 1943. Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places until 1947. Ration books, coupons, and tokens were carefully distributed to. Check out our war ration books selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our. During world war ii, the united states rationed food and other. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Q i have two objects in my possession that i would like to know more about.
Mike has three women and four men working for him now, and. Theres only one known example of a 1943 lincolnd penny struck in bronze alloy instead of zincplated steel bronze and copper were being saved to fill metal shortages during world war ii. How to shop with war ration book two state of oregon. For instance, the soft drinks industry war time associations records are in the bodleian library mss eng misc b 38992, c 81940, d 1237, and guildhall library ms 19,816 has the minute book of the london wholesale fish trade ltd, set up to deal with arrangements for fish distribution if billingsgate market were badly damaged or destroyed. Heres a rundown of the various types of 1943 wheat pennies and their values. Ration stamps had no cash value, but were required to purchase food items. Jan 14, 20 residents of swank sutton place and park avenue sent their servants to obtain sugar rationing books at p. Distributed may 20, 1943 the coupons used for food and other commodities. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. You will not be able to get change in point stamps, so save your low value stamps for buying lowpoint foods. The point value of some fruits skyrocketed as the war progressed. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Dec 02, 2020 today, a total of 27 1943 copper wheat pennies are confirmed to exist and have been gradedincluding six of the 1943 s, as well as the unique 1943 d.
Sep 11, 2020 1942d coins have similar values as the 1943 p, but the 1943 s the lowest mintage of the trio is worth a bit more. The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. An advantage of tokens was that they never expired, while the stamps did. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information. In accepting this book, i recognize that it remains the property of the united states government. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Direct students to use the propaganda worksheet and the folder of posters to complete questions. During world war ii, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is why most 1943. But there are at least a few other reasons you should consider collecting 1943 coins. Everything you need to know about the 1943 copper penny. There were at least four government agencies that dealt with posters at the time. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps.
Oct 10, 2017 allowances fluctuated throughout the war, but on average one adults weekly ration was 1g bacon and ham about 4 thin slices, one shilling and ten pence worth of meat about 227g minced beef, 57g butter, 57g cheese, 1g margarine, 1g cooking fat, 3 pints of milk, 227g sugar, 57g tea and 1 egg. The steel penny may seem like a random anomaly to some. Answered 4 years ago author has 201 answers and 166. Us red ration stamps from war ration book two, used for meat, cheese. 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. Value of a 1943 steel penny they are worth about 10 to cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated. Each stamp had a number designating the points it was worth and a letter. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Jul 11, 2012 i have a 1943 coupon cookery by prudence penny. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. The wholesale rationing of goods had been preceded by tires and automobile.
While war ration stamps are not rare, many people find this type of historical memorabilia interesting. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Jun 02, 20 in the current market wwii ephemera has a cross section of buyers that includes military, historical, and vintage paper collectors. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front, 1942. Check out my website 1944 lincoln cent pennies worth. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. R dated 1943 and one war ration book one dated 1942. It is call the new book of ration revised reciped and menus including a hxxxxx xxxxxeable table of point values for all foods. Poster instructing how to use ration tokens collections search. 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. In 1951, six years after the end of the war, the meat ration was down to 10d, plus 2d worth of corned beef.
In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. In general, antique and collectible items are valued by how rare the item is, the demand for the item, what shape the item is in and what buyers. Up until 1943, sugar, coffee and tires were the main items rationed in the us. During world war 2, imported goods that included tinned items were rationed in britain, and these were worth 16 points in your ration book. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. One of my greatest finds while researching old newspapers was an article regarding shoe rations in. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 1943 1946. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products.
Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two. Victory gardens in world war ii uc master gardener. Four different series of war ration books were issued. This global conflict saw the united states militarys involvement from 1941 through 1945. They were intended to prevent the hoarding of such goods as coffee, sugar, meat and.
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