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Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $35,000
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Sold for: $55,000
Including buyer's premium
Likutei Moharan, "Pure essays from the renowned and pious… R. Nachman, grandson of the Baal Shem Tov". Ostroh: Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1808]. First edition.
Complete, fine copy, with wide margins, in good condition.
Likutei Moharan (acronym of "our master and teacher, the rabbi R. Nachman"), the most important book of R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav), is the primary work of the Breslov Chassidism doctrine, with considerable influence on Chassidic Jewry until this day. This book is the first edition, consisting of the first part of the composition. This is the only book of R. Nachman's teachings printed during his lifetime and under his directives. After R. Nachman's passing, R. Natan published a second part named Likutei Moharan Tinyana.
The book was edited by R. Nachman's foremost disciple – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv), known as Moharnat, based on booklets containing the teachings of R. Nachman which R. Natan (and his colleagues) recorded during his lectures. The editing was done at the behest of R. Nachman and under his directives. While R. Natan was engaged in binding the manuscript composition, R. Nachman reputedly told him that although he probably thinks he is dealing with something inconsequential, several worlds actually depend on the binding of this book. R. Nachman considered the printing and study of the book as Atchalta D'Geula – beginning of the Redemption (Chayei Moharan, 346). He expressed effusive praise for his book and its power to confer holiness and purity to whoever studies it, saying amongst others that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little, but more so should you believe, in the magnitude of this book's greatness and holiness" (Chayei Moharan, 369).
R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He
prophesized that it the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times over (ibid.). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book in the house is very beneficial for protection of the house and possessions (referring to Likutei Moharan, the only book printed in his lifetime) and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book as a safeguard for their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
This book earned approbations from the leading righteous men of the generation, yet in his modesty, R. Nachman did not wish to publish them (see R. Natan's preface to the book). These approbations from the Chozeh of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and R. Avraham Chaim of Zelechov, were printed in later editions, and include effusive descriptions of R. Nachman's greatness and holiness.
At the top of the title page, a (penciled) signature appears: "Yitzchak Twersky son of the Rabbi of Usti[la]". Another signature at the top of next leaf: "Yitzchak Twersky" (R. Yitzchak Twersky was the son of Rebbe Pinchas Twersky of Ustila and Pshemishel (R. Piniele Ustiler), son-in-law of Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. R. Yitzchak perished in the Holocaust together with his father the Rebbe and his entire family).
The foot of the page contains a dedication written by R. Yitzchak, granting this book as a wedding gift to a relative: "…to my dear relative, the groom… Avraham Yoshua Heschel on the occasion of his wedding…". The bottom of the title page contains a stamp of Josef Schneid – Book and Judaica Store in Pshemishel (where Rebbe Pinchas of Ustila and his family resided). [It is intriguing that a Rebbe and his son, from the Chernobyl dynasty (family Twersky) known as fierce opponents of the Breslov movement, would possess a Likutei Moharan].
Complete copy. 160 [i.e. 162] leaves (mispagination). Wide margins. High-quality, light-blueish paper. Good condition. Complete leaves. Stains. Dampstains to several leaves. Dark inkstains to leaves 1-2 affecting several letters. Minor worming to several leaves. Recent inscriptions in pen (mostly addition of section numbers, which weren't published in this edition, and correction of the pagination). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 284.
Complete, fine copy, with wide margins, in good condition.
Likutei Moharan (acronym of "our master and teacher, the rabbi R. Nachman"), the most important book of R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav), is the primary work of the Breslov Chassidism doctrine, with considerable influence on Chassidic Jewry until this day. This book is the first edition, consisting of the first part of the composition. This is the only book of R. Nachman's teachings printed during his lifetime and under his directives. After R. Nachman's passing, R. Natan published a second part named Likutei Moharan Tinyana.
The book was edited by R. Nachman's foremost disciple – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv), known as Moharnat, based on booklets containing the teachings of R. Nachman which R. Natan (and his colleagues) recorded during his lectures. The editing was done at the behest of R. Nachman and under his directives. While R. Natan was engaged in binding the manuscript composition, R. Nachman reputedly told him that although he probably thinks he is dealing with something inconsequential, several worlds actually depend on the binding of this book. R. Nachman considered the printing and study of the book as Atchalta D'Geula – beginning of the Redemption (Chayei Moharan, 346). He expressed effusive praise for his book and its power to confer holiness and purity to whoever studies it, saying amongst others that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little, but more so should you believe, in the magnitude of this book's greatness and holiness" (Chayei Moharan, 369).
R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He
prophesized that it the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times over (ibid.). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book in the house is very beneficial for protection of the house and possessions (referring to Likutei Moharan, the only book printed in his lifetime) and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book as a safeguard for their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
This book earned approbations from the leading righteous men of the generation, yet in his modesty, R. Nachman did not wish to publish them (see R. Natan's preface to the book). These approbations from the Chozeh of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and R. Avraham Chaim of Zelechov, were printed in later editions, and include effusive descriptions of R. Nachman's greatness and holiness.
At the top of the title page, a (penciled) signature appears: "Yitzchak Twersky son of the Rabbi of Usti[la]". Another signature at the top of next leaf: "Yitzchak Twersky" (R. Yitzchak Twersky was the son of Rebbe Pinchas Twersky of Ustila and Pshemishel (R. Piniele Ustiler), son-in-law of Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. R. Yitzchak perished in the Holocaust together with his father the Rebbe and his entire family).
The foot of the page contains a dedication written by R. Yitzchak, granting this book as a wedding gift to a relative: "…to my dear relative, the groom… Avraham Yoshua Heschel on the occasion of his wedding…". The bottom of the title page contains a stamp of Josef Schneid – Book and Judaica Store in Pshemishel (where Rebbe Pinchas of Ustila and his family resided). [It is intriguing that a Rebbe and his son, from the Chernobyl dynasty (family Twersky) known as fierce opponents of the Breslov movement, would possess a Likutei Moharan].
Complete copy. 160 [i.e. 162] leaves (mispagination). Wide margins. High-quality, light-blueish paper. Good condition. Complete leaves. Stains. Dampstains to several leaves. Dark inkstains to leaves 1-2 affecting several letters. Minor worming to several leaves. Recent inscriptions in pen (mostly addition of section numbers, which weren't published in this edition, and correction of the pagination). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 284.
Category
Books of Breslov Chassidism - Early and Rare Editions
Catalogue
Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $150,000
Estimate: $200,000 - $300,000
Sold for: $200,000
Including buyer's premium
Sipurei Maasiot, parts I and II, "What we merited hearing from the mouth of our holy teacher, the hidden light Moharan (our master and teacher R. Nachman)". [Ostroh?], 1815/1816. First edition. Separate title page for part II (bibliographically unknown).
This is the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot by R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav), published by his foremost disciple Moharnat – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv), a few years after the passing of R. Nachman.
The tales were printed concurrently in two languages, in the upper part of the pages – in Hebrew, and in the lower part, in Yiddish, following the explicit directive of R. Nachman, as R. Natan related in his foreword to the book (R. Nachman originally narrated the tales in Yiddish, and R. Natan was the one who translated them into Hebrew).
R. Nachman himself ascribed great importance to the tales being printed in Yiddish, designating them a Segula for fertility, stating that it was easily possible that a barren woman who would read in it one tale would thereby merit to bear children (Chayei Moharan, 25).
According to Breslov Chassidic tradition, these stories told by R. Nachman of Breslov contain remarkable and profound Kabbalistic meanings, disguised as tales and parables, as stated in the title page, and as R. Natan asserts in his foreword. He writes further that most of the tales are completely original, conceived by R. Nachman, according to lofty insights he perceived with Divine Inspiration, which he disguised with a tale, also from lofty sources. R. Nachman himself extolled the profundity and holiness of his books, according immeasurable Kabbalistic meanings to each passage of the stories, and describing the tales as extremely remarkable and awe-inspiring novellae, containing exceedingly profound and hidden intent, and fitting to be read in public in the synagogue (foreword of R. Natan). These stories are sacred to Breslov followers and sections are read in the synagogue following the Shabbat morning prayers. Already in this first edition, allusions and secrets revealed by R. Nachman were added in several places, and throughout the generations, the stories were interpreted in multiple, varying ways according to Kabbalah, resulting in extensive literature by leading Breslov followers surrounding these tales. R. Natan considered it a great merit to have been the one to publish this book, asserting that to be eulogized as the one who published Sipurei Maasiot, would be a great praise for him (Siach Sarfei Kodesh, 3, 155).
R. Nachman's Sipurei Maasiot publicized him amongst non Torah-observant crowds, and aroused extensive interest amongst researchers and scholars throughout the world. Sipurei Maasiot was published in dozens of editions, including Breslov and Torah editions, as well as adaptations and translations in various languages.
Bibliographically unknown title page: this copy does not contain the eight leaves with "Omissions from the first Likutei Moharan" and "Errata from the first Likutei Moharan", and instead contains an additional title page, defining the additions at the end of the book as part II. This title page in not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in various bibliography works (it is listed in Stefansky Chassidut based on this copy). The text of the title page is almost identical to that of the first title page, apart from the words "Part II" printed beside the title "Sipurei Maasiot". Following this leaf are 12 leaves of Sipurei Maasiot (consisting of a biography of R. Nachman of Breslov. This part was later printed separately under the name Shivchei HaRan), and 16 leaves entitled Likutei Moharan (later published separately under the name "Sichot HaRan").
Handwritten correction, presumably by R. Natan of Breslov: A handwritten note appears on p. 114b, containing a correction of a printing error. In the section of ten Psalms of Tikun HaKlali, one of the Psalms was printed as 133 instead of 137. The correction renders it 137. The note is written in a handwriting very similar to that of R. Natan of Breslov, and is probably his handwriting (see Sichot HaRan, entry 141, which mentions this mistake: "…only in the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot was the Psalm 137 erroneously recorded by printing error…).
Signatures in Oriental script (on the title page and leaf 3): "Yaakov Bukaie" (calligraphic signature) (R. Yaakov Bukaie, Rabbi and posek in Beirut, d. 1900, see: LiKedoshim Asher BaAretz, section 28). Signatures of "Shmuel Mursiya" (R. Shmuel Mursiya, a rabbi of Allepo, see: LiKedoshim Asher BaAretz, section 284), and of his son "the young David Mursiya".
114; 12; 16 leaves. Leaf 8 of the first pagination was bound out of sequence (between leaves 6-7). Without the 8 leaves at the end of "Omissions from the first Likutei Moharan" and "Errata of the first Likutei Moharan". Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Tears, damage and worming to many leaves, affecting text in several places, mostly professionally restored with paper. Tear to lower margin of title page, affecting text of the foreword on the verso of the leaf, repaired and replaced in photocopy. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely scarce!
G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, p. 28, no. 99 (describes this edition as extremely scarce). The place of printing listed here is according to Scholem, ibid., while A. Rosenthal asserts that the book was printed in Mohilev (Mogilev), see: Where was Sipurei Maasiot by R. N. of Breslov first printed?, Kiryat Sefer, 45 (1970), p. 155.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 437.
According to a testimony of the publisher, R. Natan of Breslov, this book was printed in 1816 (Yemei Moharnat, p. 45b), and not in 1815 – as printed on the two title pages of this book.
This is the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot by R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav), published by his foremost disciple Moharnat – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv), a few years after the passing of R. Nachman.
The tales were printed concurrently in two languages, in the upper part of the pages – in Hebrew, and in the lower part, in Yiddish, following the explicit directive of R. Nachman, as R. Natan related in his foreword to the book (R. Nachman originally narrated the tales in Yiddish, and R. Natan was the one who translated them into Hebrew).
R. Nachman himself ascribed great importance to the tales being printed in Yiddish, designating them a Segula for fertility, stating that it was easily possible that a barren woman who would read in it one tale would thereby merit to bear children (Chayei Moharan, 25).
According to Breslov Chassidic tradition, these stories told by R. Nachman of Breslov contain remarkable and profound Kabbalistic meanings, disguised as tales and parables, as stated in the title page, and as R. Natan asserts in his foreword. He writes further that most of the tales are completely original, conceived by R. Nachman, according to lofty insights he perceived with Divine Inspiration, which he disguised with a tale, also from lofty sources. R. Nachman himself extolled the profundity and holiness of his books, according immeasurable Kabbalistic meanings to each passage of the stories, and describing the tales as extremely remarkable and awe-inspiring novellae, containing exceedingly profound and hidden intent, and fitting to be read in public in the synagogue (foreword of R. Natan). These stories are sacred to Breslov followers and sections are read in the synagogue following the Shabbat morning prayers. Already in this first edition, allusions and secrets revealed by R. Nachman were added in several places, and throughout the generations, the stories were interpreted in multiple, varying ways according to Kabbalah, resulting in extensive literature by leading Breslov followers surrounding these tales. R. Natan considered it a great merit to have been the one to publish this book, asserting that to be eulogized as the one who published Sipurei Maasiot, would be a great praise for him (Siach Sarfei Kodesh, 3, 155).
R. Nachman's Sipurei Maasiot publicized him amongst non Torah-observant crowds, and aroused extensive interest amongst researchers and scholars throughout the world. Sipurei Maasiot was published in dozens of editions, including Breslov and Torah editions, as well as adaptations and translations in various languages.
Bibliographically unknown title page: this copy does not contain the eight leaves with "Omissions from the first Likutei Moharan" and "Errata from the first Likutei Moharan", and instead contains an additional title page, defining the additions at the end of the book as part II. This title page in not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in various bibliography works (it is listed in Stefansky Chassidut based on this copy). The text of the title page is almost identical to that of the first title page, apart from the words "Part II" printed beside the title "Sipurei Maasiot". Following this leaf are 12 leaves of Sipurei Maasiot (consisting of a biography of R. Nachman of Breslov. This part was later printed separately under the name Shivchei HaRan), and 16 leaves entitled Likutei Moharan (later published separately under the name "Sichot HaRan").
Handwritten correction, presumably by R. Natan of Breslov: A handwritten note appears on p. 114b, containing a correction of a printing error. In the section of ten Psalms of Tikun HaKlali, one of the Psalms was printed as 133 instead of 137. The correction renders it 137. The note is written in a handwriting very similar to that of R. Natan of Breslov, and is probably his handwriting (see Sichot HaRan, entry 141, which mentions this mistake: "…only in the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot was the Psalm 137 erroneously recorded by printing error…).
Signatures in Oriental script (on the title page and leaf 3): "Yaakov Bukaie" (calligraphic signature) (R. Yaakov Bukaie, Rabbi and posek in Beirut, d. 1900, see: LiKedoshim Asher BaAretz, section 28). Signatures of "Shmuel Mursiya" (R. Shmuel Mursiya, a rabbi of Allepo, see: LiKedoshim Asher BaAretz, section 284), and of his son "the young David Mursiya".
114; 12; 16 leaves. Leaf 8 of the first pagination was bound out of sequence (between leaves 6-7). Without the 8 leaves at the end of "Omissions from the first Likutei Moharan" and "Errata of the first Likutei Moharan". Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Tears, damage and worming to many leaves, affecting text in several places, mostly professionally restored with paper. Tear to lower margin of title page, affecting text of the foreword on the verso of the leaf, repaired and replaced in photocopy. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely scarce!
G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, p. 28, no. 99 (describes this edition as extremely scarce). The place of printing listed here is according to Scholem, ibid., while A. Rosenthal asserts that the book was printed in Mohilev (Mogilev), see: Where was Sipurei Maasiot by R. N. of Breslov first printed?, Kiryat Sefer, 45 (1970), p. 155.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 437.
According to a testimony of the publisher, R. Natan of Breslov, this book was printed in 1816 (Yemei Moharnat, p. 45b), and not in 1815 – as printed on the two title pages of this book.
Category
Books of Breslov Chassidism - Early and Rare Editions
Catalogue
Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $10,000
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Unsold
Likutei Etzot, Parts 1-2, "Segulot and cures for soul and body", teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, edited by his disciple R. Natan Sternhartz, the Moharnat of Breslov. [Dubno? 1816]. First edition.
A basic text of the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov. A compilation of advice and short passages of guidance, arranged according to topics in alphabetical order. Written on the title page: "Wonderful advice, imparting knowledge to the simple, straightening crookedness of the heart, to know which way to go to flee the counsel of the Evil Inclination. Segulot and cures for curing the soul and the body so it leans to revival, Amen". The book was composed by the close disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov and the disseminator of his teachings, R. Natan Sternhartz of Breslov who assembled advice and practical guidance from the teachings and deep discourses of R. Nachman of Breslov printing them in his book Likutei Moharan, thereby fulfilling the testament of his teacher who said that his entire intention in revealing his writings and teachings was to lead people to proper and virtuous deeds.
The book was printed by R. Natan himself and cherished by him as attested by R. Yisrael Halpern (Karduner) in his introduction to Kitzur Likutei Moharan HaShalem: "This book was greatly treasured by our teacher R. Natan and he instructed all his followers to study it each day".
The book is divided into two parts. Part 1, letters Aleph-Mem. Part 2, with a separate title page, letters Mem-Taf.
58, [30] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear and tears, particularly to margins, repaired with paper. Few loose leaves. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Place of printing according to G. Scholem, Ele Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 16, no. 44.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 289.
A basic text of the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov. A compilation of advice and short passages of guidance, arranged according to topics in alphabetical order. Written on the title page: "Wonderful advice, imparting knowledge to the simple, straightening crookedness of the heart, to know which way to go to flee the counsel of the Evil Inclination. Segulot and cures for curing the soul and the body so it leans to revival, Amen". The book was composed by the close disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov and the disseminator of his teachings, R. Natan Sternhartz of Breslov who assembled advice and practical guidance from the teachings and deep discourses of R. Nachman of Breslov printing them in his book Likutei Moharan, thereby fulfilling the testament of his teacher who said that his entire intention in revealing his writings and teachings was to lead people to proper and virtuous deeds.
The book was printed by R. Natan himself and cherished by him as attested by R. Yisrael Halpern (Karduner) in his introduction to Kitzur Likutei Moharan HaShalem: "This book was greatly treasured by our teacher R. Natan and he instructed all his followers to study it each day".
The book is divided into two parts. Part 1, letters Aleph-Mem. Part 2, with a separate title page, letters Mem-Taf.
58, [30] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear and tears, particularly to margins, repaired with paper. Few loose leaves. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Place of printing according to G. Scholem, Ele Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 16, no. 44.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 289.
Category
Books of Breslov Chassidism - Early and Rare Editions
Catalogue
Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $25,000
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Unsold
Tikkun HaKlali, by R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav). [Breslov, 1821]. [Printed in the home of Moharnat – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv)]. First edition.
Printed without title page. The title consisting of the name of the book appears on the first page: "Its name is fitting for it - Tikkun HaKlali (General Rectification), because it is a rectification of the covenant called Tikkun HaKlali… to say these ten Psalms… he revealed it… R. Nachman" (page 1a).
The Tikkun HaKlali is a set of ten Psalms compiled by R. Nachman of Breslov to be recited as an atonement for violations of the Covenant. These ten chapters contain ten types of poetry which "represent the ten expressions with which the book of Tehillim was written" (page 1a). The Tikkun HaKlali is also beneficial for atoning for sins in general and is a Segula for livelihood, health and spiritual and material success.
According to Breslov Chassidic tradition, R. Nachman merited the revelation of this tikkun from Heaven and highly valued it. Before his death, he declared that "Whoever visits my gravesite, gives a coin to charity and says these ten Psalms, in whatever manner he can, I will try with all my might to bring him good…" (page 1b). He also said: "Whoever visits my gravesite, recites these ten Psalms and gives a coin to charity, no matter how great his sins, I will do everything in my power, spanning the length and breadth of the creation to save and cleanse him" (Sichot HaRan, 141). R. Nachman further declared: "I am very positive in everything I say. But I am most positive in regard to the great benefit of these ten Psalms" (ibid.), and he is also reputed for saying that his life was worthwhile, even if he came down into the world only to reveal this tikkun.
This is the first edition of the composition, printed in the home of R. Natan (Moharnat) by R. Shachne, his son. The Tikkun was printed without R. Natan's knowledge, as he himself wrote (Yemei Moharnat, I, section 99).
After the chapters of Tehillim, the prayer Ashira L'Hashem was added on leaves 4-6. This prayer was composed by R. Natan to be recited after saying the Tikkun: "And after the ten Psalms, it is beneficial to recite this prayer…". (The title Likutei Tefillot appears at the head of the pages).
On p. 5b, a passage was inserted (printed in a "window" beside the text) to be recited at the gravesite of R. Nachman of Breslov: "When praying at his holy gravesite, one should say the following: and in the merit of the righteous man who rests here… I endured a difficult journey to come prostrate myself on the grave of this true and holy righteous man…".
6 leaves. 16 cm. Printed on blueish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, professionally restored with paper (in several places, letters were completed in handwriting). New, elaborate leather binding, placed in a slipcase.
Place and year of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 38, no. 146; R. Natan Tzvi König, Neveh Tzadikim, Bnei Brak 1969, p. 67.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 621.
Printed without title page. The title consisting of the name of the book appears on the first page: "Its name is fitting for it - Tikkun HaKlali (General Rectification), because it is a rectification of the covenant called Tikkun HaKlali… to say these ten Psalms… he revealed it… R. Nachman" (page 1a).
The Tikkun HaKlali is a set of ten Psalms compiled by R. Nachman of Breslov to be recited as an atonement for violations of the Covenant. These ten chapters contain ten types of poetry which "represent the ten expressions with which the book of Tehillim was written" (page 1a). The Tikkun HaKlali is also beneficial for atoning for sins in general and is a Segula for livelihood, health and spiritual and material success.
According to Breslov Chassidic tradition, R. Nachman merited the revelation of this tikkun from Heaven and highly valued it. Before his death, he declared that "Whoever visits my gravesite, gives a coin to charity and says these ten Psalms, in whatever manner he can, I will try with all my might to bring him good…" (page 1b). He also said: "Whoever visits my gravesite, recites these ten Psalms and gives a coin to charity, no matter how great his sins, I will do everything in my power, spanning the length and breadth of the creation to save and cleanse him" (Sichot HaRan, 141). R. Nachman further declared: "I am very positive in everything I say. But I am most positive in regard to the great benefit of these ten Psalms" (ibid.), and he is also reputed for saying that his life was worthwhile, even if he came down into the world only to reveal this tikkun.
This is the first edition of the composition, printed in the home of R. Natan (Moharnat) by R. Shachne, his son. The Tikkun was printed without R. Natan's knowledge, as he himself wrote (Yemei Moharnat, I, section 99).
After the chapters of Tehillim, the prayer Ashira L'Hashem was added on leaves 4-6. This prayer was composed by R. Natan to be recited after saying the Tikkun: "And after the ten Psalms, it is beneficial to recite this prayer…". (The title Likutei Tefillot appears at the head of the pages).
On p. 5b, a passage was inserted (printed in a "window" beside the text) to be recited at the gravesite of R. Nachman of Breslov: "When praying at his holy gravesite, one should say the following: and in the merit of the righteous man who rests here… I endured a difficult journey to come prostrate myself on the grave of this true and holy righteous man…".
6 leaves. 16 cm. Printed on blueish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, professionally restored with paper (in several places, letters were completed in handwriting). New, elaborate leather binding, placed in a slipcase.
Place and year of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 38, no. 146; R. Natan Tzvi König, Neveh Tzadikim, Bnei Brak 1969, p. 67.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 621.
Category
Books of Breslov Chassidism - Early and Rare Editions
Catalogue