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Ration stamps were used to even distribute goods that were in limited supply. Each person in a household was issued a ration book. In addition to paying for the items, the proper ration stamps had to be given to the shopkeepers to get certain things.
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What is the value of 1942 ration stamps?
Although there are rare stamps, in general WWII food ration stamps in a book of stamps (with some missing) are worth $2 to $5. An absolutely new book of stamps (unsigned) might be worth $10 or more. A book of stamps signed by someone famous would, of course, be worth even more. Loose stamps (not in a book) are generally worthless - a few pennies, if that.
How many ration stamps had to be used to buy food?
7
What could you actually buy with ration stamps?
Food, fuel etc.
What do ration books look like?
Ration books looked like little notebooks but inside them they're like little letter stamps
How much is a war ration book no 3 with all stamps worth?
The value of a War Ration Book 3 is usually somewhere between $1 and $10 depending on condition. Specialized private collectors may pay a little more for unused books in mint condition.
Where would you have collected your food rations from in WW2?
As a civilian, you received a book of ration STAMPS from the War Rationing Board. When you purchased an item from a merchant that was rationed, you need money AND ration stamps for that item. This included food- which you bought from the grocer or butcher.
What is the value of a World War 1 War Ration book No 3?
I HAVE THREE USA WAR RATION BOOK ONE: TWO WAR RATION BOOK TWO; TWO WAR RATION BOOK NO. THREE AND THREE WAR RATION BOOK FOUR. SOME ONLY HAVE A FEW STAMPS AND SOME FULL AND NEARLY FULL SHEETS OF STAMPS. WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED AND WHAT PRICE RANGE? MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS jmsterling56@hotmail.com
Are 1940 food stamps worth anything?
The food stamp program was started in the 1960's.. no such thing as 1940 food stamps. There were ration stamps for food and gas in the forties during WW2
What is a complete book of coffee ration stamps from wwll in excellent condition worth?
$5 try ebay
Why did ration books have swastika stamps?
The swastika mark indicated that they were official government documents of Nazi Germany.
What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full pages?
The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collector's circle is not very high. A complete book might get $10, partial books and single stamps are not going to be anywhere near as valuable. The sentimental value is of more worth, as it reminds people of the struggles and their contribution to the war effort.
Is the War Ration Book valuable this year 2011?
It depends upon what you consider valuable. To me the WWII ration books are an interesting part of our history and serve as a valuable starting point when trying to explain to children, or even adults, how difficult it was to obtain consumer items we have had in abundance for decades. If you are referring to the monetary value of a ration book, I recently purchased two of them, one with most of the stamps attached and the other with just a few. The price for these two was $12.
