This stamp was issued by Soviet Russia (USSR) on March 20, 1973 and celebrates the birth of Nikolai E. Bauman, a professional Russian revolutionary of the Bolshevik party.As with many of these Soviet issues the government was keen to honour Russian revolutionaries.

Designed by V. Pimenov and Engraved by V. Smirnov, it was recess printed. Perf. 12½ x 12.