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. The characters are great as well, maggie in particular. Ration books worked on a coupon system, so people could only purchase their entitlement and no. Jul 10, 2015 they found out through newspaper and grocery store posts when stamps were valid and when they expired. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. 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.
The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Government printing office in 1943 for use during world war 2. Mar 08, 2018 in an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured a just distribution of the nations sugar supply to all. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. 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. Food rationing appeared in poland after the first world war, and ration stamps were in use until the end of the polishsoviet war. Definition of ration book from the collins english dictionary. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. Make offer 1942 wwii war ration books lots of stamps books 1,3.
Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945 ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in world war 2. The most common war ration book material is cotton. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. Another maggie sullivan book i couldnt put down i started the maggie sullivan series a few years ago and tore through them all. 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. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Every american was entitled to a series of war ration books filled with stamps that could be used to buy. In the end, more than 11 million ration books were distributed. In an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured a. Ration book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Food rationing was to a large degree implemented because of the push to. My book, a stranger in my street, is officially out in june, but there will be copies in the bookstores in midmay.
Victory cook book this collection of recipes was released by the navy league chapter of the i. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. These ration books contained coupons for meat, butter, tea and sugar. Ration books notice the dates these ration books were issued to doris and montague corri. 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. 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.
Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The inside pages of the war ration book number two. Rationing of food lasted for 14 years and ended on july 4, 1954. I noticed a few stamps were still unused in my grandfathers ration book book one, the first of. They had to register and buy their food from their chosen shops. People had to come in once a year to collect their ration book. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. Ration of lies, like the others, does not disappoint. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. Also there were stamp books for sugar and gasoline, coffee, shoes and many more items. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. In an effort to ration sugar, coupons from the war ration books assured a just distribution of the nations sugar supply to all.
A total of 6 different war ration books were issued from 1942 to 1945. Apparently the orders from the bookshops have been healthy, so the print run is reasonable. Any member of the family may use all the familys ration books. During the war, average calories intake decreased only three percent, but protein intake six percent. Office of price administration book description washington, d.
In keeping with the war memorials floriade victory gardens, we look at a. The story my grandparents war ration books told me. Ration book application signed by beatrice clementine blewett in alexandria, louisiana. After june 10th, applications will not be accepted before august 1. 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. They held concerts and sold war bonds to raise money. Find books like the pushcart war from the worlds largest community of readers. The coupons, smaller than postage stamps, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk. Lot of 2 world war ii wwii ration books book one richmond virginia. When book two was first issued, each household was required to itemize and declare all their canned goods. When the second world war began in september 1939 petrol was the first. Bob greenes coronavirus and the ration book oped, march 28 about the ration books issued during world war ii brought back many. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii.
The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Find out what women on the homefront cooked for their families. Anthony potter collectiongetty images shoes were rationed. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort.
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. Rationing in world war 2 australia deborah burrows. When the second world war began in september 1939 petrol was the. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. Goodreads members who liked the pushcart war also liked. Nato war games revealed in project blue book season finale ancient. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. An antihoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. From united states 3 sequential world war ii ww2 war ration book no. The office of price administration opa was in charge of rationing consumer goods such as sugar, coffee, shoes, household appliances, and other goods during world war ii.
Ww2 peoples war issuing ration books in the food office bbc. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Apr 07, 2020 war ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson by u. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. 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. Ask anyone who remembers life on the home front during world war ii about their strongest memories and chances are they will tell. Meat rationing in world war ii the british columbia food. This collection of nine world war ii era ration books includes two copies of war rations book 2, two copies of war ration book 3 and five copies of war ration book four issued by the office of price administration. Books similar to the pushcart war goodreads share book. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two.
These photos captured what happened when the united states. Yes, ration book two like war ration book one now used for sugar and coffee may be used by any member of the household to whom the book is issued. Make offer world war ii ephemera wwii war ration books acorn signal enemy equipment form. War ration book four, issued to the family of gardiner johnson. In january 1940, every individual was issued with a ration book and registered at their local shops. Oct 27, 2017 a total of 6 different war ration books were issued from 1942 to 1945. Jun 02, 20 what is the value of war ration book no. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside.
Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Times, sunday times 2009 when the misery of rationing finally ended in 1954, people held ceremonies to celebrate and the power minister publicly burnt a big replica ration book. Give your whole support to rationing and thereby conserve our. Each book was numbered, and the stamps inside controlled peoples consumption of things like food, gasoline and even clothing. The note on the bottom right corner says this application must be mailed between june 1 and june 10, 1943. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states.
Identity cards had to be presented with the ration book to prove that the person was the proper owner of the ration book. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat and sugar. Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets copy of a ration book 194445.
They are blue with artillery, ships, tanks and aircraft on the stamps. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shopkeepers were then supplied with sufficient food for everyone registered. A warning inside the front cover declared it illegal for the shopkeeper to accept loose coupons they had to be presented in the book to be valid.
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. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Each book contained between 7 and 10 panes of sequentially numbered coupons, and a postcard that needed to be sent in to get the next book. Ration book definition and meaning collins english. How to use your war ration book one genealogy today. The ration books arrived quickly and in perfect condition for use in a ww2 project at our grandsons school. The red stamps were for canned fruits and vegetables. 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.
Childs ration book, used during the second world war. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. This could create problems if the ration books never reached their targets. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. World war ii ration books bridgeport history center. 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 7.
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