Lot 283

Campbell, Donald (1921-1967)
Inscribed association copy of Into the Water Barrier

Auction: Books & Manuscripts | 01 October 2026 from 10am | Lots 253 to 285
Description
London: Odhams Press Limited, [1955]. First edition, inscribed by Campbell ‘To Dr. D. M. Smith, with most sincere & grateful thanks and in profound appreciation of a wonderful engine, Donald Campbell’ in blue ink on the front free endpaper, 8vo, original boards, 8 photographic plates
Footnote
Dr David Macleish Smith (1900-1986) was chief engineer of the gas turbine department of Metropolitan Vickers and designer of the Beryl jet engine chosen by Campbell to power the Bluebird K7, in circumstances described by Campbell at page 162 of the present work.
