There are two known perfin patterns used in the Faroes; both of them related to the sale of oil and petroleum products. The "D.D.P.A." (Det Danske Petroleums Aktieselskab) pattern was used from 1925 to about 1930. However, great care must be taken that "D.D.P.A." items have Faroe cancellations as the same pattern is very common used in Denmark. Starting in 1930, the Valdemar Lützen company took over the oil distributorship and the perfin became "V.L." The "V.L." perfin can be found at least up through the early 1980s. On Danish stamps (1930-1974), the "V.L." perfins have a premium value if with a decipherable Faroe cancel. Other examples are usually available; please request approvals. All Scandinavian perfins are available on approval.
Denmark Scott #239 [1934 50 öre Christian X] (Fine) on a small piece of envelope with an unclear cancellation. The STAMP HAS "V.L." PERFIN right-reading from front of stamp, of the Valdemar Lützen company (the major Faroese oil and petroleum products company at the time). The stamp has some discoloration, apparently from the cancellation. In my experience, single loose used examples of this "daily use" stamp, from this time period, with a VL perfin sell quickly for $40-50. However, since this stamp is not perfect, I offer it at a very low price. Since I started, in the 1990s, keeping records of the stamps that I have had with the VL perfin, this is the only example that I have had of this stamp with a VL perfin -- and I do not recall having any before I started keeping records.
ACTUAL item.
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Denmark #335 [1952 30 řre red-brown Frederik IX] Used VF with "V.L." perfin and THORSH(AVN) cancellation.
ACTUAL item.
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Others may be available. Please inquire.
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Faroe #46 [1979 150 oyru International Year of the Child] Used VF with "V.L." perfin and THORSHAVN cancellation.
ACTUAL item.
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Others may be available. Please inquire.