E. von Lenz - The Weapons Collection of Count S D Sheremetev in St Petersburg Leipzig: Karl W Hiersemann, 1897. A rare and important illustrated catalogue documenting the outstanding arms collection of Count Sergei Dmitrievich Sheremetev, one of Russia's most prominent noble collectors. This large-format volume features a detailed inventory of the count's extensive arsenal, including defensive armor, edged weapons, polearms, throwing and projectile arms, and firearms from various cultures and historical periods. Published in Leipzig by the prestigious antiquarian press Karl W. Hiersemann, this work represents one of the most significant 19th-century references on private European arms collections. Original red embossed cloth binding with gilt crest; minimal wear; pages and plates well-preserved. Size 34×26 cm.