American author (1783–1859) best known for his stories ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Rip Van Winkle.’ Ink signature, “Washington Irving,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 clipped slip, affixed to a slightly larger off-white slip. Scattered light soiling and toning from adhesive on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.