My victory book war stamps

What is the value of 1940s war bond stamps answers. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund participation in world war i and world war ii. Imaginary heroes joined the effort, including comic book stars superman and joe palooka. Rations ensured that everyone got a fair share of the rare foods. Victory bonds in ww ii were originally called war bonds. Stamps sc at vietnam north dien 729 mnh victory 1974 bien phu 1974 north. Information on marshall islands stamps and the world war ii commemorative book is available from fleetwood, one unicover center, cheyenne, wy 820080001. Joan of arc saved francewomen of america, save your countrybuy war savings stamps, poster. What is the value of book 3 war ration stamps with 4 full pages. Stamps for the war effort america in wwii magazine.

The majority of stamps are not valuable at all and sell by the pound. Old war wwii my victory book war bonds 10c war stamps. Some 20 million victory gardens were planted us population in 1940 was 2 million, and by 1943, these little plots produced 40 percent of all vegetables consumed in the us. Ws8 war savings 25c dark blue green minute man plate block mh see photos j453. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Tepper collection of world war ii posters rutgers university. 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. Victory at last, these 10 stamps chronicle the events leading to germanys surrender, the japanese surrender, and ultimately the allied victory. Without the stamps you will be unable to purchase these goods. First day of issue ceremonies for these stamps were held june 6th on the u. In the heat of the civil war, the us government annulled the existing stamps and adopted revamped designs. Usps 1945 wwii victory at last collectible stamp block of.

Some of these items were meat, sugar, butter, or gasoline, which were in short supply because of the war. Detailed instructions concerning the use of the book and the stamps will be issued. Stamps 1946 omnibus issues peace and victory in europe mint and used sets and singles stamps for sale take a look. Even in this digital age, coordinating the production of 164 stamps across 62 countries would be a logistical nightmare. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Its the easy way to keep your collection up to date. This particular ase had an interesting unit insignia stamped on the inside. 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. 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.

End of second world war stamps and collectibles landing. Military, war us stamp collections and lots for sale ebay. The victory was used by american and british forces, including aircrews. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Most of my items are vintage, gently used from flea markets, estate sales, auctions. The stamps are on the yelnya offensive and the the battle of hanko. The stamps didnt pay interest, so nowadays, theyre still worth their face value.

Common design of stamps issued to celebrate the end of the second world war. The unt libraries rare book and texana collections house and provide access to more than 20,000 rare and unusual items including scrolls. While the second world war was still in its early stages there were calls for designs to be prepared for victory stamps. The set of 50 vintage vignettes was produced by the ever ready label corp. Seventy years ago this week, the united states held its first war loan drive.

Getting harder to find in good condition in our days. The victory model featured in this article is from my personal collection, where its resided since 1984. In the early days of the second world war there were many calls for a joint stamp issue with france. Featured stamps, general worldwide stamp sets and singles, worldwide topicals tags. Common design of stamps issued to celebrate the end of the second world war number of items for sale in this section. End of the second world war special stamps we have released a set of special stamps and collectibles to commemorate 75 years since the end of the second world war. Buy usps 1945 wwii victory at last collectible stamp block of ten 32 cent stamps scott 2981v. My parents saved and saved and saved their gasrationing stamps so we would be able to go visit him and my aunt. Apex alaska philatelic exhibition february 29 march 01, 2020.

The postal service had become increasingly lax about employing purple for 3. The victory united states stamp album by staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From world war ii, this fold out album was designed to hold 187 stamps. This series was the only time foreign flags have been honored on us postage stamps. In 1995 the usps issued the fifth and final installment of the world war ii series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the wars final year. Get the best deals on military, war us stamp collections and lots when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy united states government war savings stamps your money back with interest from the united states. Between 1933 and 1945 he was dictator and fuhrer leader of the german third empire called drittes reich in germany.

Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u. 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 the month. 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. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. At the other extreme are the handful of truly rare and famous stamps that regardless of condition have stamp values of many thousands of dollars into the millions. This canadian 50cent stamp depicts the manufacture of artillery.

The original black and white photographs have been expertly reproduced in colour for the first time. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund. One army officer expressed his gratitude in a 1943 letter to the vbc. 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 k god rubber stamps gina testimony gina k. Stamps of the british commonwealth 194547 victory 1946 issue. Precious commodities during the war july 22, 2018 junk metal and all scrap go for the war effortno new appliances august 30, 2018 women in the fields feed the nation and the military june 18, 2018. World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war savings bonds. These were cheap paperbacks distributed to the troops for recreational reading during the war. What is the value of world war 2 postal stamps answers. Wwii souvenir stamp sheet worldwide stamp collecting. Stamps victory for sale antiques pickers collection. Other nations used postage stamps as a medium to deliver war messages and imagery. Aug 22, 2012 these were cheap paperbacks distributed to the troops for recreational reading during the war. Vintage my victory book 10 cent war bond stamp by papertales. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.

Looking for a stamp united states war savings 10 cent. It turns out the book was part of the library of the th major port, a unit to which my grandfathers battalion was attached during service in antwerp, belgium. These are relics of the world war ii era of savings bond marketing. Ww2 australia victory roll the raaf at war book 200. I forgot to schedule a thanksgiving post, so after the rabid consumerism many americans display on black friday weekend and throughout the christmas shopping season, i think this topic is, in a way, highly relevant to the holidays.

World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war savings bonds u. The 60s issue added two new political leaders andrew jackson and abraham lincoln. 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. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods.

World war ii my victory book for the purchase of war. Helping to identify your stamps, find out their value and sell them. The overrun nations series of us stamps were printed by the american banknote company with a fullcolor flag inset. Adolf hitler was the most cruel politican and tyrant of the german history. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. The name was changed to war bonds after the japanese attack on pearl harbor, december 7, 1941. 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. Watch for those instructions so that you will know how to use your book and stamps. See more ideas about wwii, ration stamp and wartime recipes. Ron leith auctions sale 48 page 53 stamp auction network. Stamps 1946 omnibus issues peace and victory in europe. Get the best deals on wwii united states stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked.

Wwii military library book stamps books for victory. But the stamps most collectors buy can have a wide range of their postage stamp value depending on the condition. The victory book campaign provided a valuable service to american armed forces, and gave the public an easy opportunity to support the war effort. Taxes were increased with an additional 5 percent victory tax.

Proposed issue for the wedding of princess elizabeth. Each person got about 60 stamps in their ration books that could be used for certain types of food. Us homefront ww2 unit rationing, victory gardens, junk. 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. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. 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. Joan of arc saved francewomen of america, save your country buy war savings stamps, poster. Following the celebrations of ve day, meetings were called at postal authorities all over the world to discuss a philatelic tribute in celebration of the allied victory. Ww2 australia victory roll the raaf at war book 200 pages. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. These stamps tell the story of the allied forces rally to destroy the axis power war machine and the push to move into the enemys home territory. Victory gardens in world war ii for the average american in world war ii, the victory garden was a practical way to contribute to the war effort. Our collection features jubilant homecoming scenes after the wars conclusion and memorials honouring those who never returned.

How to search stamps text search by photo or scan to find the value of your stamp please enter a brief description such as the scene or the words represented on your stamp, denomination and color use only simple colors of your stamp. 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. These are actually the oldest us stamps that can still be used to send letters. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Victory gardens in world war ii uc master gardener. Russia post released as set of 2 stamp to celebrate 75th anniversary of the victory in the great patriotic war of 19411945. As america was drawn into the war, revolvers began being diverted to certain branches of the u. Office of price administration froze prices on practically all everyday goods, starting with sugar and coffee reynolds. Foreword by eddie rickenbacker, wwi fighter ace and president of eastern airlines. He made suicide when he lost world war ii and the russians occupied berlin at the end of april 1945.

The result was the 1946 victory stamp collection a collection of 164 stamps from 62 different counties. Allout production with war bonds and war stamps postal cover. My victory book war stamp, foldout 6 pgs 1942 savings bond stamp booklet 2 views. Even comic books got in the act as superheroes promoted bond sales. Your local war price and rationing board can give you full information.

In 1942, production workers averaged only 86 cents per hour. America decided to join the war, american citizens shifted to war production overnight. 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. Two years of book drive provided a total of 10,290,7 good quality books to a grateful military.