Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, Part I, laws pertaining to morning rituals - laws of prayers, explanation of halachot following the sequence of the chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), close disciple of R. Nachman. [Iași]: R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, [1843]. First edition.
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). The other volumes were published after his passing. R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling the Divine inspiration during the course of his work: "The books of Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He accepted no reimbursement or payment from the Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, the Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine inspiration…To which he answered: Yes! And it seems from his words that several times, due the excitement and Divine inspiration which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay down his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing this volume: "He then girded himself to nevertheless print the first volume, Orach Chaim part I, and for this task R. Natan covered a bit of the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… and my father himself, throughout the journey endeavored to reduce expenses, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).

Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Zvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816]. First edition printed in his lifetime, several weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Zvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817).
With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who writes: "The rabbi… kabbalist G-dly man… renowned pious rabbi… it is known that all his words were said with ru'ach hakodesh", and blesses all those who assisted in the printing with "good blessings and that they shall dwell in security and peace until the coming of the Messiah".
Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a foremost disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. His approbations appear on many Chassidic and Kabbalistic books written in the 1780s-1790s (in his approbation to Ma'or Einayim, Slavita 1798, he is called "The pious rabbi, holy G-dly man"). In 1804 he moved to Korets to serve as rebbe and rabbi.
[2], 116 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stain to title page and to several other leaves. Minor wear to first and last leaves. Occasional worming. Tears, in several places affecting text, some repaired. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.

Raziel HaMalach, with approbation and glosses by the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice). Warsaw, [1812]. First edition with the glosses of R. Yisrael Hopstein, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, who passed on his glosses to the printer.
In his approbation to this edition, the Maggid of Kozhnitz writes about the publisher: "And he wished to expend efforts for this mitzvah, to print this holy book… Thus, I said that I will help him fulfill this mitzvah and I also gave him a few things which are written in the margins of my book, some glosses and some novellae, to teach the People of G-d the straight path…". Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions on the front flyleaf, on the title page and on the following leaf.
49, [1], 50-51 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampness damage to several leaves. Creases and open tears to two middle leaves, slightly affecting the text. Tears and damage to leaves at the end of the book. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 536; see also: Stefansky Classics, no. 332.