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.