Lechem Dimah, commentary on the Book of Eichah, including original text, by R. Shmuel de Uzeda (author of Midrash Shmuel). Venice: Daniel Zanetti, 1600. First edition.

At end of book, index of verses and note on typographical errors by proofreader R. Yitzchak Gershon.

Signature on endpaper and ownership inscription on title page.

At end of book are bound eight leaves handwritten in Ashkenazic script (ca. 18th/19th century), with a copying of Yedei Moshe on the Five Megillot (the present copying is on the Book of Eichah), by R. Moshe Almosnino. Enclosed is another detached leaf with a (later) copying of the same part of Yedei Moshe.

119, [1] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming and small open tears to several leaves, affecting text. Tears and open tears to handwritten leaves, affecting text (some of torn pieces of paper enclosed). Old binding.

Illustrated bookplate of Justus Tal.

Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.