This French commemorative stamp, issued in 1970, celebrates the VIIᵉ Handball World Championship hosted in France. The design features a dynamic depiction of a handball player in mid-air, rendered in fine engraved detail and set against a deep green background. The official championship emblem—showing a globe, handball text, and stylized athlete—appears at lower left. A classic example of French sports-themed engraving, it appeals strongly to Olympics and handball collectors alike. A solid addition for thematic collections on sports, international competitions, or French commemoratives.