This 1939 Soviet Union stamp honors Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209), the renowned Azerbaijani Persian-language poet of the 12th century, known for his literary masterpiece Khamsa (“The Five Poems”). The design features a detailed brown portrait of Nizami framed by an ornate blue floral border, with inscriptions in Cyrillic identifying him as a “Great Azerbaijani Poet.” Issued at a denomination of 40 kopecks, this commemorative piece reflects the USSR’s early efforts to celebrate cultural figures from its diverse republics. It remains a sought-after issue among collectors of literary and cultural themes.