One of its more popular components was a biscuit and marmalade ration resembling the bread unit of the american c ration. Heslop worked under cover as a french factory worker near lyon by day, but plotted. Brentwood boulevard in clayton, to apply for gasoline ration books on dec. The back cover is covered in rationing slogans such as rationing means fair sharing. Poster instructing how to use ration tokens collections search. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food.
More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Yesterday was a vegetarian day for us, and i made a rather tasty woolton pie, you can read all about it here. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. How the ministry of food managed food rationing in world war two. Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. 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. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items fabulousvintagestore. The basic combat ration was the composite ration or compo ration, introduced in late 1942, which resembled the american 10in1 ration and was popular with the troops. The opas initial function was to stabilize prices price control and rents. 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. They were also allowed double egg ration and one pint of milk per day.
Ration stamps, in book form, were issued to every man, woman, and child. Green stamps will be replacing blue stamps in new ration book 3. Aug 16, 2014 a world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. War ration book two ration coupons on the home front. 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. Each book asked for different identification, with book one and three asking the most detailed information. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort.
American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers. 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 eg bananas being unavailable. Stamps lettered a,b,c were to be used only during mar. Green ration books were for pregnant women and children under five years of age. Baaki says while they dont have a high monetary value, they are an interesting piece of history that serves as a reminder how the public was. Child ww2 wartime instant kit boys girls book week. Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2 chops cooking fat 4 oz. Ration stamps, in book form, were issued to every man, woman, and child to be. 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. They were allowed full adult meat ration and 1 2 pint milk per day. A dorking cleaner spoke of how the price of food at the local grocer is scandalously high.
The commonwealth equivalent of the meat unit of the american c ration was either canned bully beef or. By spring 1943, the federal office of price administration had allotted points to. My grandmother recently died peacefully at 95, and while my sisters and i were. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. The only way to survive was to implement world war 2 rationing, and soon the ration book would become the most important book in every british household. New listing 8 war wwii ration books,2 holders,1400 stamps. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. Before the use of tokens, people had to present the exact number of points for the purchase of merchandise or forfeit the difference. Some clothing stamps were eventually validated for shoe rationing. The book contains pages of coupons for clothing, tea, sugar and food. To counteract rising food prices, the opa fixed price ceilings and introduced ration stamps. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information library of co. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used.
Most ration restrictions didnt end until august 1945, with sugar rationing lasting in some parts of the country until 1947. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like the. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online. World war 2 ration book template book template, world war 2. This freed even more goods for use by the armed forces. Rationing across the nations in world war 2 forces network. Gemmill notes in his book american economy in wartime. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing.
War ration book one 1942 office of price administration private. Discussion in paper money started by mpcusa, jul 11, 2016. Background paper contains stylized great seal and the phrase u. 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. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. Meat wasnt rationed immediately, but when it was its availability was decided by price rather than points, meaning cheaper cuts quickly became the most popular for many housewives. One from near newport, in south wales, was sentenced to six weeks hard labour for doing exactly that in february 1943. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 19421945. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. The kind and amount of rationed commodities were not specified on most of the stamps and were not defined until later when local newspapers published, for example, that beginning on a specified date, one airplane stamp was required in addition to cash to buy one pair of shoes and one stamp number 30 from ration book four was required to buy 5 pounds 2. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. For example, if a can of corn was listed at 7 ration points, and the purchaser had only a 10 point stamp left for the week. Fire roll, hand drill, bow drill, and bamboo fire saw duration. 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.
I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. On inside cover is printed instruction on how to use your ration book. Market food industry in nevada during world war ii. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Us ration point guide poster with tables for april 1944 collections. A look back america rations food during world war ii, and civilians. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. Mckain, 50, whose address was listed only as rural route 2. Find great deals on ebay for world war 2 ration books. 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. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed.
Use of sugar by industrial consumers has already been limited to 80 per cent of the amounts they used in 1941 and will be further restricted after family rationing is. What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during which it must be used. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. A typical persons weekly ration allowed them 1 egg, 2 ounces each of tea and butter, an ounce of cheese, eight ounces of sugar, four ounces of bacon and four ounces of margarine. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. Id heard of such publications, but had never seen one. Buy world war 2 ration books and get the best deals. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and. These were for children between five and 16 years of age. The wartime kitchen and ration book cooking day three.
War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. Office of price administration granted ration stamps for all kinds of items that. What is the value of world war 2 sugar ration stamps. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. This poster is part of the rationing program established by the office of price. A view of a tray containing the ration book for a mr norman franklin. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. 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. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history.
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. People were also caught using ration books belonging to elderly relatives who had died. The sentimental value is of more worth, as it reminds people of the struggles and. Different ration books were produced for children aged 5 9 years and for. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. A look back america rations food during world war ii, and civilians make do. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. The near and middle easts share, by contrast, was a mere 5. 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. And book four series were issued towards the end of 1943.
The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. I have a copy of carroty george no 2 poster with the recipes on the back. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. 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 see more product details.
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