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(Mexican) Diaz del Castillo, Bernal. La Merienda del Tamal.

$40

48 pp. Illus. with drawings. 10.25x4”, printed gray wrappers. 1 of 2,000 copies. First Edition. Mexico: Corfadia en Apoyoy de la Mayora Mexicana, 1994.

A work on the history of tamales, from indigenous people of Mexico to the conquistadors. Recipes for traditional styles of tamales include tamales de boda al estilo Jalapa, tamales oaxaquenos, Tamales “Caracol” (Puebla), tamales de dulce a la Antigua, etc. Additional recipes for drinks like hot chocolate and coffee. Near fine.