Sermons on the Torah, by R. Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov. Venice: Marco Antonio Giustiniani, 1547. Second edition.

At center of title page, ownership inscription: "Yaakov ibn Villecid" [the philanthropist R. Yaakov Villecid of Constantinople ca. 1600s, apparently a family member of R. Shmuel ibn Villecid (d. 1632), a leading rabbi of Constantinople at the time of the Maharit, a son of R. Avraham Villecid, a rabbi of Nikopol]. Another signature on title page: "Yaakov de Pinto" [a Torah scholar and prominent community member of the Hague in the 19th century].

At top of title page, ownership inscription, partially deleted. On left margins of title page, lengthy inscription of verses from Parashat Balak (slightly trimmed).

74, 76-81 leaves. Lacking leaf 75. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including light dampstains. Worming, including significant worming in one place throughout all leaves of the book, affecting text. Old binding, with leather spine and gilt decorations. Wear and light defects to binding.

Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.