On October 24, 2012 the enterprise of post service of
"Azermarka" introduces into circulation a postage stamp dated for the
130th anniversary of the Azerbaijani poet and playwright of beginning of the XX
century Guseyn Jawid (1882-1941).
Artist: Khassay Mirzoev Paper:
chalky. Printing: offset. Perforation: comb. 14 Size of stamps: 28 x 40 mm Edition: 10 000 copies
Guseyn Jawid opened a new page in literature and dramatic
art of Azerbaijan and played a huge role in formation of national literature of
the XX century. In its works found the reflection of motives of philosophical
lyrics and humanity. In conditions of the begun repressions in 1937 G. Jawid was declared
by people enemy, arrested and banished to Magadan town. Died in camp for
prisoners in December, 1941.