CAMPBELL MALCOLM: (1885-1948) British racing motorist. Major Campbell held the world speed record on land and on ...

CAMPBELL MALCOLM: (1885-1948) British racing motorist. Major Campbell held the world speed record on land and on water in the 1920s and 30s using vehicles called Blue Bird. Short T.L.S., `M. Campbell´, one page, 5 x 5.5 page, London, 31st March 1932, on the Old Bond Street House printed stationery, to Master P. M. Gosse. The letter bears a 2.5 x 1.5 photograph attractively affixed, the image showing Campbell in a head and shoulders pose, on his Blue Bird, wearing his racing helmet and glasses. Campbell thanks his correspondent for his letter and sends his autograph and photograph. A good bold fountain pen ink signature. Remnants of former affixing to the verso. Overall age wear, otherwise G £80-100