The 1919 Provisional Issues
	January 1919
	The provisionals issued in January 1919 were caused by the sudden increase in the rate from 5 ore to 7 ore for letters less than 20 grams and was effective January 1st.  Because the new 7 ore adhesives had not reached the islands, the Danish Post Office authorized Godskesen Andersen of Thorshavn to diagonally bisect 4 ore stamps because there were no 2 ore stamps available.  The period of usage was only for 28 days - from January 3rd to January 31st, although the majority were used before January 13th.  The quantity of basic stamps available is believed to have been 8 sheets of 100 stamps that would have produced 1600 bisected stamps
	Early use of bisect on cover from Sorvaag  to Thorshavn, being received in Thorshavn on January 8th.  Cover originating from local office (bearing star cancels are uncommon)
	Bisected 4 ore on 8 ore (1905-1914) with 5 ore used in Vestmanhavn.  This bisect has been reported to be used only in Vestamanhavn.  Only three copies known.
	Local cover with two - 2 øre on 5 øre and a 1 øre cancelled with Thorshavn C.D.S. dated January 18, 1919 depicting the printed matter rate.  This combination of franking is highly irregular as the 5 øre green Christian X then in use satisfied this rate.