The Field Marshal Sir Francis Festing Collection of Japanese Swords and Sword Fittings and the Collection of Lt. Col. H. A. Backhoff is a Sotheby’s auction catalog published for the London sale held on April 1, 1993. The volume documents an important group of Japanese swords and fittings assembled by two notable Western collectors, presenting a wide range of blades, tsuba, and kodōgu representing major schools and traditions of Japanese sword craftsmanship. With detailed catalog descriptions and clear photographic illustrations, the catalog provides insight into the artistic styles, historical context, and workmanship of the pieces offered in the sale. Today it remains a useful reference for collectors and scholars studying notable Western collections of Japanese swords and sword fittings.