It is a complete book with all pages included - as if it had just been issued. It is blank and would need filling in.
It has a red cover - this indicates it would have been issued in 1940. Each page that originally had a reference number on has a reference number. Each Ration Book that is produced has a unique number that runs through it - Each one is unique. The pictures that are shown here show a different number to the one you would receive.
 
The book consists of ; 
Page I - Front cover, 
Page II - Names of Retailers, 
Page III -Ration Book Instructions, 
Page IV - Ration Book Instructions continued, 
Page V - Application for new Ration Book, 
Page VI - Local Food Office Address,
Then there are the Ration Book Tickets - 
Meat x 2, 
Bacon and Ham x 1, 
Butter and Margarine x 1, 
Cooking Fats including Lard and Dripping x 1, 
Sugar x 1, 
Spares x 3, 
Do Nothing with this page, 
Do Nothing with this page continued,
Page VII Name and Address of Retailers, 
Back page.
 
The inside pages are printed on light weight paper as per originals.
 
You would receive one Ration Book