Lot no. 417
Rare book Old Iron: E A Christensen's Weapons Collection, By Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer, Published by the Arms Historical Society, Copenhagen, 1968. A rare and richly illustrated monograph dedicated to the private arms collection of Danish industrialist E. A. Christensen, one of the most prominent private arms collectors in Denmark during the 20th century. Authored by renowned arms historian Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer, the volume offers an in-depth scholarly survey of medieval and Renaissance European swords, as well as oriental and African weapons collected over decades. The catalogue includes high-quality photographs and detailed typological descriptions of over 200 edged weapons, including Viking-era, Carolingian, Gothic, and Renaissance swords. A key reference for arms collectors, historians, and museums. Publisher: Vabenhistorisk Selskab, 1968. Condition: Very good.
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