Likutei Amarim – Tanya, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Brooklyn NY: Kehot Publication Society, 1982.
Special edition of the Tanya (edition 164), printed in honor of the 80th birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – 11th Nissan 1982; containing printed reproductions of the title pages of all editions of the Tanya printed up until then, and facsimiles of Tanya Mahadura Kama manuscripts.
This edition was distributed by the rebbe at the Hitvaadut on 11th Nissan 1982, together with a dollar for charity – the present lot includes only the Tanya, without the dollar.
Handwritten inscription (Hebrew): "From the Rebbe's hand".
Towards the end of the Hitvaadut, which lasted five hours, the rebbe explained the idea behind the publication of the present Tanya edition: in order to hasten the coming of the Mashiach, it was suggested to print the title pages of all the Tanya books ever printed throughout the world in one volume; and moreover, to study the Tanya so intensely, as to wear out the book, thereby necessitating the printing of additional editions.
After the Hitvaadut, there remained approx. 3000 copies of the 11th Nissan 1982 edition. The Rebbe gave the instruction that the date on the remaining copies should be changed to 13th Nissan, and the books be sold to the general public at a convenient price.
[5], 334, [3] ff. Approx. 18 cm. Good condition. Margins trimmed close to text. Cover partly detached (divided into two parts); spine missing.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
