La Posta Cook Book Old Mesilla 1971 Mexican Recipes 50th Anniv 1939-1989 PB VG++
$ 11.12
Description
La Posta Cook Book Old Mesilla 1971 Mexican Recipes 50th Anniv 1939-1989 PB VG++. Inside you’ll find34 pages of recipes, history, and charming black-and-white illustrations, including favorites like enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, sopapillas, and more. 📚Format: Softcover stapled booklet / paperback pamphlet. Bring classic New Mexican flavors home with this vintage La Posta de Mesilla cookbook. This staple-bound softcover booklet preserves Katy Camuñez Meek’s beloved recipes and stories from the historic La Posta restaurant in Mesilla, New Mexico. Inside you’ll find 34 pages of recipes, history, and charming black-and-white illustrations, including favorites like enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, sopapillas, and more. This copy features the 50th Anniversary (1939–1989) cover, with Life Magazine recommendation and artwork of the adobe restaurant, while retaining the original 1971 copyright text. Pages are clean and legible, staples are secure, and the booklet lies flat for easy use in the kitchen. Light cover wear shows gentle use consistent with age, making it a lovely piece for both use and display. Whether you’re a La Posta regular, a collector of regional Southwestern cookbooks, or simply love authentic Mexican & New Mexican cuisine, this cookbook is a warm slice of Mesilla history ready to join your shelf. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis) 📚 Format: Softcover stapled booklet / paperback pamphlet ✍️ Author/Compiler: Katy Camuñez Meek (prepared by) 🎨 Illustrator: Carolyn Bunch (art); Paul Rader (editor) 📅 Publication details: Text copyright 1971; 50th Anniversary 1939–1989 cover printing 📄 Pages: Approx. 34 pages 🌶️ Cuisine/Topic: Old Mesilla Mexican & New Mexican recipes; regional restaurant cookbook 🏜️ Region: La Posta de Mesilla, Mesilla, New Mexico, USA 🏛️ Features: Historical notes on La Posta & New Mexico frontier; Life Magazine recommended 🖼️ Special attributes: Vintage, illustrated, anniversary cover, black-and-white line drawings 📏 Size: Approx. standard pamphlet size (small trade paperback) 🗣️ Language: English 🔖 ISBN: Not listed (vintage booklet) Condition Very Good vintage condition overall: cover shows light edge/surface wear and minor handling; interior pages are clean and unmarked with secure staples and no noted writing, tears, or loose pages. Additional details Ships bagged and boarded or otherwise well-protected to help preserve condition. Great for gifting to a La Posta fan, Southwestern food lover, or cookbook collector. Seller’s note: Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and monitor differences. Feel free to message with any questions before purchase. Keywords La Posta cook book, Authentic Old Mesilla Mexican cookbook, Katy Camunez Meek, New Mexico restaurant cookbook, Mesilla New Mexico recipes, vintage Southwestern cookbook, regional community cookbook, Life magazine recommended, enchilada taco chile relleno recipes, sopapillas New Mexican food, 50th anniversary 1939 1989, La Posta de Mesilla booklet, Mexican food history, collectible pamphlet cookbook, illustrated vintage cookbook.
