Victory book war stamps

Vintage my victory book 10 cent war bond stamp by papertales. Published in war gardens victorious, a book by president of the national war garden commission charles lathrop pack, this poster shows lady liberty sowing seeds. In the war time governments encouraged people to plant victory gardens not only to supplement their rations but also to. The victory united states stamp album by staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In early august i received an email from brian anderson, asking me about the above page scan. Price new from used from pamphlet, january 1, 1942. My father was heavily involved and received a number of citations from both the treasury dept and the war dept for this work, but could never get over his habit of calling them war bonds eve. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full pages. Patton stamp issued in 1953, branches of service the u. The postal service had become increasingly lax about employing purple for 3. Without the stamps you will be unable to purchase these goods. Victory gardens, also called war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks in the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and germany during world war i and world war ii. Information on marshall islands stamps and the world war ii commemorative book is available from fleetwood, one unicover center, cheyenne, wy 820080001.

Even in this digital age, coordinating the production of 164 stamps across 62 countries would be a logistical nightmare. Postal service that honor the soldiers, sailors and leaders who served in world war ii. Apex alaska philatelic exhibition february 29 march 01, 2020. Stamps for the war effort america in wwii magazine.

Stamps 1946 omnibus issues peace and victory in europe mint and used sets and singles stamps for sale take a look. In 1942, production workers averaged only 86 cents per hour. Share in the victory save for your countrysave for yourselfbuy war savings stamps haskell coffin. Great graphics on this one and lots of inspirational quotes.

The slogan every garden a munition plant emphasizes the important role war gardens play in winning the war. During both world wars, treasury realized that selling bonds to the poorest americans was good for the war effort because it helped to reduce inflation and tie. Get the best deals on military, war us stamp collections and lots when you shop the largest online selection at. Detailed instructions concerning the use of the book and the stamps will be issued. Your local war price and rationing board can give you full information. These mint stamps commemorate famous figures such as the 3cent gen. War bonds are debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations and other expenditure in times of war. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum.

Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Government author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ww2 australia victory roll the raaf at war book 200. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Other nations used postage stamps as a medium to deliver war messages and imagery. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Common design of stamps issued to celebrate the end of the second world war number of items for sale in this section. You could buy stamps at the post office, put them in a book, then trade the book for a savings bond when it was full. Victory stamps were another effort to raise money for the war effort.

The end of world war ii in 1945 was the conclusion of what is regarded as the deadliest conflict in human history. Victory stamps at the end of the war the post office resisted calls to issue victory stamps, but relented, issuing stamps with the theme peace and reconstruction. War bond stamp book from world war ii prev next during both world wars, treasury realized that selling bonds to the poorest americans was good for the war effort because it helped to reduce inflation and tie the interests of a wide swath of the public to that of the national government. The victory book campaign provided a valuable service to american armed forces, and gave the public an easy opportunity to support the war effort. In addition to the these stamps, the set also offers collectors a 24page prestige stamp book psb entitled the end of the second world war which boasts imagery and information about the key moments and battles during the second world war. One army officer expressed his gratitude in a 1943 letter to the vbc. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum.

They were popular with people who could not afford to buy a war bond all at once. War savings stamps help to pay for war winning ships. America decided to join the war, american citizens shifted to war production overnight. In practice, modern governments finance war by putting additional money into circulation, and the function of the bonds is to remove money from circulation and help to control inflation. Ws8 war savings 25c dark blue green minute man plate block mh see photos j453. President clinton attended the dedication of these stamps on september 2, 1995, in honolulu, hawaii.

Filled with 187 ten cent stamps you exchanged it at the post office for a war savings. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Funding from the state library of north carolina supported the electronic publication of this title. Office of price administration froze prices on practically all everyday goods, starting with sugar and coffee reynolds. In 1995 the usps issued the fifth and final installment of the world war ii series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the war s final year. The unt libraries rare book and texana collections house and provide access to more than 20,000 rare and unusual items including scrolls. World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war savings bonds pamphlet january 1, 1942 by u. Two years of book drive provided a total of 10,290,7 good quality books to a grateful military. What is the value of world war 2 postal stamps answers. Stamps 1946 omnibus issues peace and victory in europe. But they often had loose change they could use to purchase a 25 cent stamp which could be pasted into a book like the one shown. World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war savings bonds u. Us homefront ww2 unit rationing, victory gardens, junk. Getting harder to find in good condition in our days.

Postage stamps and postal history of the united states. A child could buy war savings stamps for 25 cents each. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Judging by the number of inquiries we get at radio guide magazine, there is still some confusion about just what victory or war stamps are. The name was changed to war bonds after the japanese attack on pearl harbor, december 7, 1941. The result was the 1946 victory stamp collection a collection of 164 stamps from 62 different counties. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. The overrun nations series of us stamps were printed by the american banknote company with a fullcolor flag inset. You also may call 18164550970 to request a catalog or place an order.

Summary poster showing an allegorical female figure holding a sword and a palm branch. A collection of eight special stamps featuring evocative photographs capturing the relief and jubilation that followed the formal end of the second world war in 1945. These are relics of the world war ii era of savings bond marketing. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund participation in world war i and world war ii. The new world war ii stamps and book are featured in the usps stamps, etc. Rationing during the war, food was rationed because the. Watch for those instructions so that you will know how to use your book and stamps.

World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war. What is the value of 1940s war bond stamps answers. April 1943 united states office of war information, overseas picture division. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. The original black and white photographs have been expertly reproduced in colour for the first time. Share in the victorysave for your countrysave for yourselfbuy war savings stamps haskell coffin. World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war savings bonds. While the second world war was still in its early stages there were calls for designs to be prepared for victory stamps. Although these stamps were distinct from the postal savings stamps issued by the united states post office department, the post office nevertheless played a major role in promoting and distributing war savings stamps. Aug 22, 2012 wwii military library book stamps title page from websters new handy dictionary, armed service edition 717, printed 1945. Postal service, box 449997, kansas city, mo 641449997. This canadian 50cent stamp depicts the manufacture of artillery.

Ww2 us war album of victory battles stamp booklet e861 ebay. This series was the only time foreign flags have been honored on us postage stamps. I attach the maximum amount of photos allowed and try to photograph all details of the item. Nearly 300,000 american service personnel lost their lives between 1941 and 1945. Common design of stamps issued to celebrate the end of the second world war. Navy, coast guard and marines from 1945s armed forces series. At the end of the war the post office resisted calls to issue victory stamps, but relented, issuing stamps with the theme peace and reconstruction. In britain, during the first world war, 1914 to 1918, queues for food had become dangerously long. The last time the united states issued war bonds was during world war ii, when full employment collided with rationing, and war bonds were seen as a way to remove money from circulation as well as reduce inflation issued by the u. This is the framed collection of 18 stamps issued by the u. Jul 22, 2016 victory bonds in ww ii were originally called war bonds. Victory at last, these 10 stamps chronicle the events leading to germanys surrender, the japanese surrender, and ultimately the allied victory. Wwii military library book stamps title page from websters new handy dictionary, armed service edition 717, printed 1945.

From world war ii, this fold out album was designed to hold 187 stamps. 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. Menu planning became more important than ever, because if someone ran out of stamps for a type of food they couldnt use that for the rest of. In fact, one of the most popular christmas gifts during the war was a war bond. Military, war us stamp collections and lots for sale ebay. The stamps didnt pay interest, so nowadays, theyre still worth their face value. Forever stamp booklet us postage stamps, ww2 us medals, booklet stamps, forever stamp multicolor booklet us postage stamps, ww2 us navy helmet, used germany military, war stamps, us back of book stamp booklets, ww2 war bonds, chinese booklet stamps. Wwii military library book stamps books for victory. Ww2 australia victory roll the raaf at war book 200 pages.