1943 WWII War Ration Book No 3 OPA Stamps Anaheim California Complete Vintage For Sale

ORIGINAL 1943 WWII WAR RATION BOOK NO. 3 — ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIAOffered here is an original World War II-era United States Office of Price Administration War Ration Book No. 3, OPA Form No. R-130.This is an authentic piece of American WWII home-front history that was actually issued to an individual rather than an unused reproduction or modern souvenir.The booklet was issued to Gladys Luther of Anaheim, California, and still contains the original handwritten identification information on the front, including her Anaheim address, age, occupation and issuing board information.Even better, the booklet retains a substantial number of its original wartime ration stamps, including large connected sections still remaining inside the book.During World War II, the U.S. government used ration books such as this to control civilian access to commodities affected by wartime shortages and to help direct resources toward the war effort. The instructions printed directly on the back of this book remind Americans:“Rationing is a vital part of your country’s war effort.”and“If you don’t need it, DON’T BUY IT.”More than eight decades later, this surviving booklet provides a fascinating tangible connection to what everyday American families experienced on the home front during WWII.DETAILS• Original WWII-era War Ration Book No. 3
• United States Office of Price Administration
• OPA Form No. R-130
• Dated/printed 1943
• Originally issued in Anaheim, California
• Original owner’s handwritten information remains present
• Numerous original ration stamps remain attached
• Original government instructions printed on reverse
• Approximately 80+ years old
• Actual vintage item — not a reproductionCONDITIONThis is an original paper artifact from the WWII period and shows appropriate age and handling wear. Expect toning, folds, creases, edge/corner wear and other signs of age. Some ration stamps may have been used or removed during the period. We have not attempted to clean, restore, erase or otherwise alter the booklet.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.You will receive the exact WWII War Ration Book No. 3 shown in the photographs.A great addition to a collection of World War II memorabilia, American home-front history, OPA material, rationing artifacts, California history or vintage government ephemera.

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