Malaysian stamp history - 03 c Federated Malay States - Pahang

The third state part of the Federate Malay States, is Pahang.

Pahang state in Malaysia

Pahang is located east of Kuala Lumpur, and is the largest state on the western half of Malaysia.
Similar to Perak, the state is a agnatic seniority, with a sultan as head of state.

Pahang has issued two series of stamps, depicting sultan Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mu’azzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abdullah Al-Mu’tassim Billah Shah.

the sultan in 1945

The first set in 1935, with Pahang written in English, the second set in 1950, now with the state's name in Jawi. In the first set, the sultan is depicted frontal, where in the second set we see the sultan looking to the right.

Pahang sultan Abu Bakar 1935

Pahang sultan Abu Bakar 1950

Between 1957 and 1962 the set with landscapes is the last set before the formation of Malaysia.

Also here, the 10 cent stamp comes in two colour shades (dark brown in 1957 and reddish brown in 1961).

In 1971, similar to the other states, a set with butterflies was issued.
Since the sultan died in 1974, a new set was issued, with the new sultan Ahmad Shah.
(The 1c and 6c were not re-issued).

left, sultan Abu Bakar,
right, sultan Ahmad Shah

Now and then Pahang issues new sets together with the other states. On the 1986 stamps, we see some agricultural products. Here the sultan is in full colour.

Pahang agriculture 1986

to be continued..