Advertiser replies in topics must be to answer questions related to that topic only. A child could buy war savings stamps for 25 cents each. Although they paid a rate that was below what an investor could receive elsewhere, they were a huge success. The stamps didnt pay interest, so nowadays, theyre still worth their face value. War savings stamps for sale in uk view 54 bargains. 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. Wwii us war defense savings albums bond booklets with 50. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund participation in world war i and world war ii. This free online catalogue is courtesy of dave elsmore.
The new book world war ii savings bonds and stamps will be of interest to gramsters and many in the numismatic and philatelic collecting fields. New salesspecials must be in a new topic and comply with the 7 day. Stamp album for the purchase of united states war savings. This is necessary because the war savings stamp bears interest at the rate of about 4j%, and you are not entitled to that interest until you exchange your thrift card for a war savings stamp. The sentimental value is of more value, as it reminds people of the struggles and their contribution to the war effort.
Full text of canada war thrift book internet archive. And besides, after you filled up a stamp book with 10cent. Canada war savings canadian stamps and collectables of. Home stamps us stamps miscellaneous issues war savings stamps war savings stamps. Wwii war savings stamp 6d canberra war memorial mint no gum. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. Helping to identify your stamps, find out their value and sell them. 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. These are second world war saving stamps 194041, used on war savings forms. The national savings scheme was originally establish in march 1916 partly to fund the great war. During the united states involvement in world war i 19171918, largescale posters such as haskell coffins joan of arc saved france constituted just one form of advertising used to sell liberty loan bonds and war savings stamps. Stamp album for the purchase of united states war savings bonds with 44 stamps.
War savings stamps were issued by the treasury department. Incorporating world war one and world war two and beyond. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. War savings stamps massachusetts historical society. Roosevelt announced the new series e defense savings bond known informally as defense bonds to finance the war on april 30. Each week a stamp was purchased for a small amount, like 10 cents. Stamp album for the purchase of united states war savings bonds. The importance of these savings stamp systems to the war. How to cash in a series e war savings bond the motley fool. In 1933 a single form of savings stamp and savings stamp book replacing all existing saving stamp schemes was brought into use by the department, the committee and the trustee savings banks see files under reference nsc 20. So that buying bonds wouldnt be such a burden, stamp books were created. Despite the war s hardships, 4 million americans were asked to purchase war bonds to help fund the war. Originally ordinary postage stamps were affixed to a card up to the value of 156d and when completed exchanged for a war savings certificate paying 5% interest.
I can hardly make it out on the huge pic when i am looking for it show me this stamp size, and i would not have a clue. Collecting war savings stamps although the united states has issued postal savings stamps since 1911 and war savings stamps since 1917, there are very few collections of them in existence, due to the fact that the government at first discouraged their collecting. Ron leith auctions sale 48 page 53 stamp auction network. Pricing depends on rarity, and they get more value, the more provenance you can document tying it to particular families, particular persons, and so on. War bond stamp book from world war ii museum of american. Wwii war savings stamp book, partial complete 4 stamps. Get the best deal for wwii australian stamps from the largest online selection at. This is a work in progress from a series of on line catalogues to help the collector and dealer alike. Im supposing the bluegreen ones have a face value of 25 cents. A completed book of these stamps could then be exchanged for a war savings stamp. National savings stamps for sale in uk view 57 bargains.
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. National savings stamps files the national archives. What is the value of 1940s war bond stamps answers. Shipped with usps first class package within one business day of purchase. I believe that these stamps were issued towards description national war savings committee stamps, victoria cross v. When you accumulated enough stamps and your booklet was full, you received a bond. The cover of the album is patriotically decorated with an eagles at the bottom and a red, white, and blue color scheme. During the second world war, even children were asked to support the war effort. Canadian war tax revenue stamps canada excise tax revenue stamps canadian war savings stamps consular fee stamps canada embossed cheque revenue stamps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
A savings stamp is a stamp issued by a government or other body to enable small amounts of money to be saved over time to accumulate a larger capital sum. The largeformat, fullcolor book covers the subject area in detail not found in any other reference book. Early canadian postage stamps, pence issue, large queen, small queen, jubilee, canadian revenues, canadian precancels, collectibles, philatelic, philately. Stamps also could be purchased, starting at 10 cents each, to save toward the bond. Stamp community advertisers only active stamp community advertisers may start topics here to share sales, promotions, etc. The funds accumulated may then be used to make a larger purchase such as taking out a savings bond or to pay a large upcoming bill. Incomplete war savings stamp book with full set of 8 stamps fws714 adhered to page.
War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund. In all three cases the catalog value is 50 cents, but no one is likely to offer you as much as catalog value for yours. That is, the cent you pay in february is the interest earned by the stamp in january. Why its smart to cash in series e war savings bonds u. Looking for a stamp united states war savings 10 cent. New listing australian war savings stamps 6d, 1940s war savings book with 8 stamps. Stamp album used for buying and storing war savings bonds. War savings stamps issued during world war i were available in 25. These are relics of the world war ii era of savings bond marketing. Learn more about postal and treasury savings stamp systems.
In an effort to support the war, the government issued war bonds, savings bonds whose purchase went to the war effort. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Postal savings and war savings stamps herbstmancollection. In the case of series e bonds, the treasury initially set a period of 10. World war ii savings bond stamp books were issued by the united states treasury department in 1942. In addition, the treasury department issued a 25cent thrift stamp.