Pnei Rabba, index of verses in Midrash Rabba (Part I - Torah, Part II - Five Megillot), with a concise index of topics discussed in Midrash Rabba on the Five Megillot. [Amsterdam]: Menasseh ben Israel, [1628].
This is one of the first books printed by Menasseh ben Israel in Amsterdam.
Two parts in one volume. The title page of part II was bound at the beginning of the book (title page of part I lacking).
Signatures in early Ashkenazic script on p. 37a: "Yoel Heilperin". Additional signature on leaf [1] of the foreword, following the title page (this may be R. Yoel son of R. Uri Heilperin of Zamość, known as "R. Yoel Baal Shem", whose segulot and teachings are quoted in books of practical Kabbalah such as Toldot Adam and Mif'alot Elokim; or his grandson R. Yoel Baal Shem the second, also a wonder-worker well versed in practical Kabbalah - see item 361). Several handwritten emendations and inscriptions.
[1], 53; 25 leaves. Lacking title page of part I. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, damage and minor tears in a few places. Dampstains to several leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Several handwritten inscriptions. Original parchment binding, with minor damage.