Sir Malcolm Campbell Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL
Born: March 11, 1885 in Chislehurst, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Died: December 31, 1948 in Reigate, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Died: December 31, 1948 in Reigate, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Biography
Sir Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) set the first auto land speed record of 146.16 mph in 1924, breaking his record eight times to 301.13 mph in 1935. He set water speed records three times, the last, 141.74 mph in 1939, a record he still held at his death. All his records were set in autos and hydroplanes named Bluebird.
Film Credits
1939-Burn-'Em-Up-O'Connor (Writer), 1985-100-years-of-automobile (Other)
Style
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MALCOLM CAMPBELL. TLS: "M. Campbell", 1p, 5x8. London, 1931 August 19. To Harold Pickard, Blackpool. In full: "Thank you for your letter received this morning. As requested I have pleasure in enclosing my autograph herewith.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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MALCOLM CAMPBELL. Typed Letter signed: "M. Campbell", 1p, 8x5. On embossed personal letterhead. Reigate, 1946 October 21. To J.A. Blomgren, South Minneapolis, Minnesota. In full: "In reply to your letter dated 19th. Sept. I have pleasure in enclosing herewith an autographed photograph.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
