Ration book and token holder

Society of ration token collectors ana c58992 tams 6540 aps 0230. In addition there is a robinson reminder leather booklet memo pad, a wartime necessity. One point value t are ten in the photo, but one has disappeared. If your war ration book one was issued to you on application by a member of your family, the number of stamps torn from the books of the family was based on the amount of sugar owned by the family, and was divided as equally as possible among all the books. What is the value of a ration book and token holder. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two. Opa ration tokens us, world, and ancient coins ngc.

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. Vintage 25 opa red point tokens war ration book no. I have a ww2 ration book holder and books from a family of. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Wwii ration books provide name, address, age, occupation, and even height and weight. New listing wwii ration book with 8 books, blue and red tokens in leather wallet holder book. My only concern is whether the loop on top where it attaches to the lanyard or clip, if that is how you roll is strong enough to take the abuse of daily. The coins were distributed based on family size, and the coins allowed the holder to buy a specified amount of specific goods. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Most of the sites i did find and listed sell their tokens. Ww ii point war ration book and token pocket folder. The stamps contained in this book are valid only after the lawful holder of this book has signed the certificate below, and are void if detached contrary to the regulations. We feature an extremely broad assortment at great asking prices.

Wwii ration book holder and 3 ration books with stamps, wwii collectible, ration stamps. Lot of wwii war ration stamps books holder tokens mileage california 1944. Sugar purchase certificate and sheet explaining why we must get along with less sugar this year. A group of ration books and tokens from world war ii. One of four pages from virginia gamages 1942 ration book with a few perforated stamps still attached. Museum quality ww2 history 1940s ministry of food replica ration book holder. To counteract rising food prices, the opa introduced ration stamps. Our newest from the vault item is a meat ration token from world war ii produced by the canadian government for the second round of meat rationing that occurred between 9 september 1945 and 26 march 1947. This assembled collection consists of war ration books 1, 2, and 4 issued in the. Usa wwii ration set, token holder, 16 opa tokens, 5 ration books. Toy collectibles, americana collectibles, ceramic collectibles.

I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. Introducer scrapped for apl ration card applicants the. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Rare lot set usa wwii ration set, token holder, 16 opa tokens, 5 ration books. Opas were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one persons allotted portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. The other pages were taken up with penalties for misuse, certification and description of. Prefix fnfy war ration book fours are harder to find than the suffix books and are.

Ration currency included ration books, stamps, coupons, tokens, checks, and certificates. Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lot. Rationing affected virtually home and business in america. Lot of 20 vintage world war 2 wwii canada meat ration tokens canadian gov coins.

This set of world war ii ration books, stamps and cloth ration book and token holder, with 24 months of stamps, was issued in 1942 to a nurse living in adelphia, nj. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand. The society of ration token collectors srtc was established in 1966 to further the collecting of rationing materials and the study of rationing history in the united states and throughout the world. Items that were rationed include canned goods, meats, sugar, coffee, tires, gas and more. Examples of books 1 through 4 are represented with many different names. A ration stamp or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are in short supply during wartime or in other emergency situations. Unfollow ration book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. Vintage world war 1 australian military soldier full ration book bexhill on sea. Wwii opa point ration for sale vintage gas station. So every purchase had to also include the right number of ration stamps. Ww ii war ration books, opa tokens, wallet, saving stamps. Lot wwii opa red point ration tokens coins ww2 rare redblue holder bakelite. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at.

Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin collection lotf17. Wwii opa red point ration token mm is 2nd rarest red token very nice. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it looks like 2 pages. Ww2 9 and 10 unique books ebay livres book libri libros. Ww2 ration books 3 with 2 stamps each in leather pouch with 6 opa tokens. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal supply of goods. Ration stamps, in book form, were issued to every man, woman, and child to be used to buy food, and retailers would give back ration tokens as change.

War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk, shoes, nylon and other items any one. 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. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was handled by some 5,500 local ration boards of mostly volunteer workers selected by local officials. Cars had to display a gasoline assignment sticker a, b, or c, indicating the quantity of gas one could purchase at one time. If your war ration book one was issued to you on application by a member of your family, the number of stamps torn.

If it reappears before i mail this, it will be included. Rare usa wwii ww2 ration book and token holder with 16x tokens very unique. Rare ww2 wwii 3 in 1 ration book holder shopping list token. Apriljune 1995 bread ration coupon currency yerevan armenia karabakh war times. The office of price administration used opa stamps, coins and chits for rationing. On the front is sown a paper token pocket with snap, on the dark brown pocket is stamped in gold lettering. The typical car owner received an a gas ration coupon booklet, allowed 150 miles of driving per month and only 3 gallons per week, but if someones job required them to drive further then the a book allowed them they would be eligible for the b gas ration coupon booklet. Vintage ww2 token opa hv ration token blue on one side redcopper on the other. A world war iiera ration book, coin bank and vintage tokens, including a token from the 1935 chicago worlds fair and other metal tokens. 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. All store items had a price marked as well as a ration book stamp requirement. Silver tap room, check and 10c good for one 15c drink of whiskey. My token holder is a bit different, it is some kind of cardboard or fibreboard with metal ends. Nice lot leather ration book holder w books stamps tokens coupons mileag.

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. All car owners received a letter windshield stickers and a gas ration coupon booklet. The collection features a vintage ration book holder envelope marked no 550, along with ration cards and other ephemera, and a the bluejackets manual 1946 cloth cover book. There are nine ration books, still with some stamps, receipts, and a token holder with blue and red tokens still inside. World war ii ration book and coin bank with tokens ebth. Opa stands for office of price administration rationing was started in 1942. What is the value of a ration book and token holder containing 3 book fours and 3 book threes with stamps all in very good condition. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Rare usa wwii ww2 ration book and token holder with 16x tokens. Any person finding a lost book must deliver it promptly to the nearest ration board. One photo i found very interesting is their opa ration book holder. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with research starters at the national wwii museum.

Discussion in paper money started by mpcusa, jul 11, 2016. Following a torrent of complaints from aggrieved applicants, the state government has decided to scrap the system of an introducer for applying for ration cards for above poverty line apl. Wwii opa red point ration token mm is 2nd rarest red tokenvery nicefree ship. Ration book holder, and office of price administration tokens, 19431945. Ww2 war ration book leather case holder vintage metal toy soldier. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society. Ration coins introduced in 1944 allowed retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. It established a rationing system after the attack on pearl harbor on 7 december. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online. Other items came under the opa including tires and gasoline. A message to every ration book holder how to use your war ration book one how to use. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Rare old us ww2 war opa ration book gas stamp red token coin. Interestingly, the ration books issued during world war two attempted to capture these items. Rare ww2 wwii 3 in 1 ration book holder shopping list token pocket keeney reward. The id card and rsa token both latch very firmly into place. A book holder is provided for supporting a book in an open position with two pages visible. Green b window sticker, on back gives mileage tips, drive under 35 mph, etc. Red and blue tokens, each with a onepoint value, were used as change instead of printing. War ration book lot stamps coupons original wallet extremely rare. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Guide to the world war ii rationing collection, 19421945. As with such items as tea, coffee, sugar and butter, there was the necessity to ration meat. There are 30 different red tokens and 24 blue ones. The purpose of these tokens was to give change from ration book stamps, you had to give so many points for each food item purchased, for instance 9 points for a can of peas, but you usually had coupons. Ww ii ration tokens, books, stamps, holders, sugar cert. I have a leather ration book holder with books 1 and 3, along with a collection of various ration coupons. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Explore ration card holders profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of ration card holders. They are all vulcanized fiber celluloid and 16 mm in size. Ration book and token holder with 16 tokens and ration books with fuel stamps.

Jul 11, 2016 the ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Of all the information i found, i could not find any site that lists hawaii as being a part of the opa token program. Each ration stamp had a generic drawing of an airplane, gun, tank, aircraft carrier, ear of wheat, fruit, etc. Find great deals on ebay for world war 2 ration books.