Original World War II Basic Mileage Ration Book A17, OPA Form R-525C, issued by the United States Office of Price Administration. Includes multiple intact gasoline coupons, each serial numbered 223938, printed with the winged tire and USA background. Issued for use only with the registered vehicle, these “A” books were the most common wartime ration, allowing a small weekly gasoline allotment to conserve fuel and rubber for the war effort.
Issue Date: 1942–1945 (WWII period)
Format: Basic Mileage Ration Book with coupons
Serial Number: 223938 (A17)
Issuing Agency: United States Office of Price Administration
Notes: Instructions and certification printed inside; intact coupons present
Historical Note: Gasoline rationing began in 1942 to ensure critical fuel supplies for the military and to extend the life of civilian tires when natural rubber imports were cut off. "A" books provided the smallest allotment, intended for essential civilian driving only.