Auction 14 · Lot 137

NACHMAN BEN SIMCHA OF BRESLAV. Likkuthei Aitzoth [collected remedies and talismans]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $850

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author

(CHASSIDISM)

printer

n.p.

Place

(Dubno)

Publication

1816

Description

Two parts in one volume. FIRST EDITION. Title within typographical border, printer’s device on title

references

Vinograd, Dubno 36; Mehlman 1163

summary

The assorted remedies collected here are recorded by R. Nachman’s amanuensis, Nathan Sternhertz. Arranged according to the alphabet, Part I covers the letters Aleph to Mem; and Part II, opening with remedies and talismans for each of the Festivals, concludes with the letters Mem through Tav. This work is particularly scarce. Gershon Scholem, in compiling his bibliography of works of R. Nachman of Breslav did not see a copy; indeed, it would appear that this work is the only one of all R. Nachman’s works listed that Scholem was unable to locate. See G. Scholem; Siphrei MoHaRa”N Mi’Breslav.. in: Eiyleh Shemoth (1928) no. 44

ff. 54 (of 58), ff. 2-5 and lower portion of title page provided in facsimile; ff. (26), 101-104. Browned, stained in places, few leaves worn along outer margins, inscriptions on rear free-endpaper. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Sm. 8vo

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