Orginally partially governed by Thailand, early postal services in Kedah were run by Thai authorities which started in 1883. In July 1909 suzerainty over Kedah was transferred by Thailand to Great Britain and the first stamps were issued in June 1912. The state joined the Federation of Malaya in February 1948.
1919 New Colours Wmk Mult Crown CA P14
SG
SCOTT
B&K/CW
Description
Blk 4
um
vfm
vfu
22
12
21c mauve & purple (wmk crown to right)
1919 Surcharges
SG
SCOTT
B&K/CW
Description
Blk 4
um
vfm
vfu
24
21
50c on $2 green & brown
1921-32 Wmk Mult Script CA P14
SG
SCOTT
B&K/CW
Description
Blk 4
um
vfm
vfu
29
28
4c deep carmine
30b
10c blue & sepia (Type II - wmk crown to left)
33
37
25c blue & purple (Type I - wmk crown to right)
34
38
30c black & rose (Type I - wmk crown to right)
35aw
40c black & purple (Type I - wmk crown to left)
35b
40c black & purple (Type II - wmk crown to left)
36aw
50c brown & grey-blue (Type I - wmk crown to left)
36b
50c brown & grey-blue (Type II - wmk crown to left)
37
42
$1 black & red/yellow (wmk crown to right)
38w
$2 myrtle & brown (wmk crown to left)
1922-40 New Colours Wmk Mult Script CA P14
SG
SCOTT
B&K/CW
Description
Blk 4
um
vfm
vfu
56a
11b
6c carmine-red
1937 "Sultan Abdul Halimshah" Wmk Mult Script CA P12½