The "Tanya" which was Printed during the Lifetime of Its Author, the Alter Rebbe – Zholkva, 1789 – First Edition of ...

The "Tanya" which was Printed during the Lifetime of Its Author, the Alter Rebbe – Zholkva, 1789 – First Edition of 'Igeret Ha'Teshuvah' - Surprisingly Enthusiastic Approbation by the Camp of the 'Mitnagdim'!
Likutei Amaraim Tanya by the Alter Rebbe Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zholkva [1789]. Stefansky, Chassidut, no. 623.
On the title page of the book, it was printed: "Tanya which is the book Likutei Amarim … and we have added a touch to it … by the genius … the rabbi author, explaining the essence of Teshuvah (repentance) and its matters and it is the third section which was not contained in the first edition which was printed in Slavita …" In this special edition, which was printed in the author's lifetime, his name was not mentioned at all! Thus, it was most likely printed without his knowledge.
This edition was the second edition of the Tanya, yet the first edition of the chapters of "Igeret Ha'teshuvah" – Kama edition (the author printed "Igeret Ha'teshuvah" – Batra edition in Shklow in 1806).
Before Igeret Ha'Teshuva [leaf 67/1] it was printed: "So said the printer: the genius author had a good gem, a manuscript talking about matters of repentance and to provide for the public, I printed it".
Approbations by the most prominent rabbis:
Approbation by Rabbi Moshe Zvi Hirsch Meislish Av Beit Din of Zholkva, where the book was printed.
Approbation by Rabbi Yitzchak Ha'Levi of Lvov Av Beit Din of Krakow, one of the leading rabbis who opposed Hassidism! This is most surprising, since in 1786, he was one of the first to sign a ban on the Hassidim of Krakow and according to his instructions, the book "Tzava'at Ha'Ribash" was burned! However, his approbation of this book is most enthusiastic, praising the author and his book! This might be explained by the fact that the author's identity is not mentioned in this edition of the book and therefore, Rabbi Yitzchak did not know the author was a Hassidic Rebbe.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 17cm.
Condition: Fair-Good. Signatures on the title page. Moyh signs.