While tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. World war ii ration books, 194345 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. Demonstration of point rationing plan btw 19421945 office of war information. Black markets during world war ii perspectives on black markets v. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. 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. Those of us who dont remember the war may not think much of the sacrifices made by people at home, as thousands also died abroad.
More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Poster instructing how to use ration tokens collections search. Its a 1909 penny the first year abraham lincolns portrait graced the coin and. Critical goods were ration to american citizens using coupon books issued by the government. Three 1943 war ration book four wwii ration stamp books with stamps. It is unlawful to sell or give it to any other person or to use it or permit anyone else to use it, except to obtain rationed goods for the person to whom it was issued. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4. The inside pages of the war ration book number two. 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 7 sugar was the first consumer commodity rationed.
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. Us war bonds poster of a rockwell painting depicting a man exercising. An original 1943 steel penny is not considered a rare u. 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. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is.
Struck as an emergency measure to help save copper for ammunition shells to be used by allied forces during world war ii, 1943 lincoln steel cents are a product of warera rationing that affected. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Wwii world war ii 1943 ration stamps 3 coupon book books. It is also the only coin not containing copper to be circulated. Lot wwii civil air defense, sterling silver pin, warden arm band, clothes 1943. It has three stamps inside which are numbered 19, 20, and 22. Original ww ii us home front collectibles for sale ebay. The unique composition of the coin lowgrade steel coated with zinc, instead of the previously 95%copperbased bronze composition has led to various nicknames, such as wartime cent, steel war penny. Mint made lincoln pennies with steel instead of copper. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. So now that you know all about the 1943 penny value, did you strike it rich with your.
By march 1943, sugar and coffee were rationed, the government had. During the war, average calories intake decreased only three percent, but protein intake six percent. Theres one penny which is probably less attainable than the 1943 copper pennies out there. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps.
Copper was an essential metal for items like bullet casings and shell cases that were in demand by the u. World war ii rationing became more complex with introduction of two. How many in the class remember world war ii rationing. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. To counteract rising food prices, the opa introduced ration stamps. Classic us coins collecting 1943 lincoln steel cents.
Between 1942 1947, the government issued four different series of ration books. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. A 1943 steel penny is the only regularissued coin that can be picked up by a magnet. War ration book four 1943 office of price administration private collection. During world war 2, imported goods that included tinned items were rationed in britain, and these were worth 16 points in your ration 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. 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. Rare wwii war ration book leather case holder vintage ww2 w. The first book is a united states of america war ration book one. The unique composition of the coin lowgrade steel coated with zinc, instead of the previously 95%copperbased bronze composition has led to. Ten of the 14 ration books now in use are issued only for emergency. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942.
The ration book and procedures changed around once every 4 months. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. 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. 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. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down and. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. During world war ii, the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions. Since meat production rose 50 per cent by 1943, the chief cause of the meat. Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection.
The wholesale rationing of goods had been preceded by tires and automobile. War ration book one 1942 office of price administration. 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. United states government, office of price administration creation date. This us government war ration book four is dated 1943. I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins.
Ration stamps, in book form, were issued to every man, woman, and child to be. If your 1943 penny does not stick to the magnet, it may be a rare 1943 copper penny. It has the warnings on the front and was printed in 1942. The 3 world war ii ration books are from the hadsell family in chapman, kansas. This was to prevent hoarding and to ensure everyone got. Antique wwii coin collecting album with original war ration books. April 1943 united states office of war information, overseas picture division. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The paper stubs, or stamps, in each ration book purchased rationed consumer goods and foods. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 1942. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps.
Food conservation programs have been instituted by all nations engaged in the present war. But dont sell it untill you get a good idea of the prices people are getting for that kind of thing. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price. Each book required different identification and some were more detailed than others. Two of the books have sequential numbers, 935121n frank hadsell, and 935122n lura hadsell.
Jan 07, 2015 while tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. A ministry of food was created to help with the homefront food situation. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. Of these about 84 are detached and 36 are still attached.
The book is numbered 544171 aa and has the original owners name and address on the front of the booklet. According to exhibit hall, war ration stamps are only worth a few cents each, and entire books generally sell for a few dollars. War ration stamps were a common item, and they are not in high demand as a collectible item, making their value fairly low. The other ration stamp book is number fr192973 guy hadsell, and i do not see a date on it. What is a war ration book four worth with some stamps answers. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. War had been declared in the september of 1939, as i was born in the april of the same year, and the start of the food rationing, as a very young boy growing up in the period of the second world war, food rationing did not enter my mind, i was told about it but never really understood until.
A lightly circulated 1943 steel penny is generally worth 20 cents to 50 cents. For example, the first 48 points in their new ration books were good only until the. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. World war ii ration book,1943 maine memory network. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Rationing remained a way of life until the summer of 1945, although sugar continued to be controlled in some places until 1947. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition. Extension of food rationing systems in the united states during 1943 will follow.
To assist with rationing, ration books were introduced on 15 july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat and sugar. If your 1943 penny sticks to the magnet, it is a common steel cent and not worth the big bucks. 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. Four different series of war ration books were issued. The philadelphia, denver, and san francisco mints each produced these 1943 lincoln cents. Can you tell me more about rationing from this period and what the ones i have might be worth. Heres a really easy test to see if youve got the common 1943 steel penny or a rare copper 1943 penny. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Mint, 40 of these 1943 copper pennies remain in existence. Heres a rundown of the various types of 1943 wheat pennies and their values 1943 steel penny 684,628,670 minted. Created by the united states office of price administration in 1943, the stamp out.
Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. World war ii rationing became more complex with introduction of twoprice system in. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march.
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