This 1999 stamp from Abkhazia (Republic of Abkhazia) features a portrait of Alla Chkhartishvili (Алла Чхы), depicted holding a red book with her photograph. The background includes stylized chalkboard writing, suggesting a cultural or educational tribute. Issued with a denomination of 900, this stamp reflects Abkhazia’s late-1990s philatelic period, known for its locally themed commemoratives. The Cyrillic inscription “Республика Абхазия” clearly identifies the issuing authority. A distinctive modern issue, it is of interest to collectors of post-Soviet states, Black Sea regional history, and portrait-themed stamps.