Vintage Puerto Rican Cookery Carmen Aboy Valldejuli 1989 Hardcover Cookbook

ring the authentic flavors of the Caribbean home with this 1989 printing of Puerto Rican Cookery by Carmen Aboy Valldejuli. Celebrated as the definitive authority on the island's cuisine, this 14th printing is a beautiful blend of culinary instruction and cultural art. It features the iconic cover watercolor by Miguel Pou and unique Taino Indian petroglyph illustrations throughout.  This vintage hardcover is perfect for home cooks or collectors of regional history. The original dust jacket is remarkably preserved behind a clear protective sleeve. While including a charming personal touch with an owner's stamp and colorful index tabs on favorite recipes, the interior remains clean and the binding is tight. A sturdy, professional-grade kitchen classic from the 1980s.  Item condition: Good vintage condition. The dust jacket is intact and protected by a Mylar-style sleeve. Binding is secure and interior pages are clean, with minor cosmetic wear consistent with age, several adhesive index tabs, and a decorative owner's stamp on the front endpaper.