1994.10.24 (Book, ration)

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Front and back cover are tan; stamps are blue. Front cover indicates book was issued to Delbert W. Polkinghorn, 1604 Sherwood Way, Emporia Kansas; that he was 56, 198 pounds, 5" 10" tall and occupation was listed as oil producer. His name was written in purple near the top, and in black near the middle. Printing indicates this was from the Office of Price Administration. War Ration Book No. 3. Printed in red is the number "659164", with the letters "DS" in black behind it. A warning is also printed on the front cover; instructions are printed on the back cover. Book held seven sheets of 48 stamps. Each stamp has printed on it in black "RATION Stamp No." and then its own number. One sheet has a picture of a machine gun on each stamp, another sheet has tanks, another ships, and the last one planes. Color: TN

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