To the best of my knowledge there was no food rationing during the 1930's depression, at least not in the United States. The only food rationing was during World War 2 in the 1940's.
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.
Food, fuel etc.
Ofcource; only, for political correctness the name has changed; and they are now called "Food Stamps"
Ration stamps controlled the amount of food and supplies people could have so they wouldn't run out because food and supplies were also being sent to the soldiers in WWII. So rationing was just used to make sure the soldiers and civilians all had enough! :)
If the question is regarding the UK; rationing and stamps applied to food, clothing and, basically all consumer items no matter where one purchased them from. If you lived in the countryside near farms and knowing the right person you might illegally obtain food items that were rationed. Realise also, even if you had stamps for a particular item that item might not be available and as frequently happened you just went without !
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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.
Food, fuel etc.
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
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.
Food ration stamps were good for flour, sugar, milk, etc. Also gas,
Ofcource; only, for political correctness the name has changed; and they are now called "Food Stamps"
A ration stamp is similar to that of a food stamp. A ration stamp (or card) was given to the people of a country by their government and could be exchanged for food. This was mainly used during wartimes when things like bread, sugar, and coffee are in short supply and must be evenly divided among a group of people.
Ration stamps controlled the amount of food and supplies people could have so they wouldn't run out because food and supplies were also being sent to the soldiers in WWII. So rationing was just used to make sure the soldiers and civilians all had enough! :)
If the question is regarding the UK; rationing and stamps applied to food, clothing and, basically all consumer items no matter where one purchased them from. If you lived in the countryside near farms and knowing the right person you might illegally obtain food items that were rationed. Realise also, even if you had stamps for a particular item that item might not be available and as frequently happened you just went without !
Ration cards, also known as ration stamps, are issued by a government to be used towards food or other rationed items. These are important because they are given out during a time when resources are low in a country and it ensures that people conserve valuable items.
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