United States of America War Ration Books.

Eight partially used ration coupon books from World War II. Includes stamps, and instructions, books 1-4 for two people. Includes original envelope, some remaining stamps. Envelope with a couple of tears, and some staining, normal aging and some staining, ink identification information on books. Two sets of ration coupon books (books I-IV) in the original envelope for Basil and Lena Brooks of Binghamton, New York. Some of the stamps have been used, but many still remain. Government instructions on how to use the stamps is included, and warns the recipients "if you don't need it, Don't Buy it."