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01-21-2005, 11:15 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 28' Ambassador
Rockford
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Airstream Vintage History Books.. LUCKY ME!
 I have been slowly but surely amassing a collection of all of the old Airstream related books that are listed on the VAC site.
I have LOST copies of "Thank you, Marco Polo" on Ebay FIVE times at 100 dollars plus.
One came up for sale on Amazon for 18.95 last week.
I coudln't believe my good fortune; I bought it immediately.
It arrived today.. what a COOL book,and I feel like I've won the lottery!
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01-21-2005, 11:23 AM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,270
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Tell us about it! What's it about? I've only heard there was an old cookbook by Byam's wife or something. What other old books are there about Airstream?
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Stephanie
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01-21-2005, 11:56 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Airstream Vintage History Books.. LUCKY ME!
Greetings Stephanie!
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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
Tell us about it! What's it about? I've only heard there was an old cookbook by Byam's wife or something. What other old books are there about Airstream?
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I haven't had the opportunity to read the Thank You, Marco Polo, but have had the opportunity to read several of the other books on the VAC reading list. You can find the VAC reading list at:
Vintage Airstream Club Reading List (Out of Print Section)
Vintage Airstream Club Reading List (Current Publications)
Thus far, one of my favorites from among the out of print books is the Trailer Travel Here and Abroad. Among the current publications, I would find it quite difficult to choose my favorite.
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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01-21-2005, 01:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
Rockford
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,160
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Airstream Cookbook
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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
Tell us about it! What's it about? I've only heard there was an old cookbook by Byam's wife or something. What other old books are there about Airstream?
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the cook book is a WAY cool litle item that was a fundraiser int he 70's.
I have one to put up for sale on Ebay, when I get around to it.
The forward is written by Helen Byam Schwamborn who was I have heard, Wally Byam's sister or cousin, and I think she was treasurer or some officer in the original club.
I have a copy I am keeping, and I LOVE it.
But go to the VAC website and look at the history books ...... WAY COOL!
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01-21-2005, 01:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
Rockford
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,160
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Trailer Travel, Here & Abroad
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Got it, LOVE it, it's full of tips and cool info.
I ran across a copy at the Goodwill, when we first bought Luna!
Running an antique shop has been a boon to finding and fitting the old girl with retro accessories. That turquoise kitchen and bathroom can be a challenge!
But while searching for OLD turquoise, I find an occasional book!
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05-11-2007, 05:14 AM
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pezz
1982 34' Limited
mire poix
, midi pyrenees
Join Date: Nov 2002
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HI
I WAS WANTING TO KNOW HOW MUCH THIS BOOK IS WORTH NOW ? Trailer Travel Here and Abroad
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09-01-2007, 03:12 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1969 25' Tradewind
Charlestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Bookfinder.com is currently showing 20 copies of Trailer Travel Here and Abroad for between $70 and $300, depending on condition.
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09-25-2007, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,025
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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
Tell us about it! What's it about? I've only heard there was an old cookbook by Byam's wife or something. What other old books are there about Airstream?
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Hi,
The book was written by a Caravanner, the foward was written by my Mother Helen Byam Schwamborn. I have an autographed copy from my Mother's estate with a personal thank you letter from the author of the cook book.
Dale "Pee Wee" Schwamborn
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