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Lechem Dim'ah (by Rabbi Shmuel de Uzeda) – Venice, 1600 – First Edition – Early Wood and Leather Binding - Lechem Dim'ah, 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 margins of title page. Another signature (with defects) at top of page. 119, [1] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming in many places and open tears, especially to title page and last leaves, affecting title frame, and affecting text in many places. Early wood and leather binding, with decorations and remains of clasps. Defects to binding (front side detached), with tears across spine and much wear.