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WASHINGTON IRVING * PSA * Sleepy Hollow 3rd Person Autograph Letter Signed
$795.00
Guaranteed Authentic
A Charming Glimpse Into the World of Washington Irving - Renowned Author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Charming autograph letter signed by Washington Irving, America’s first great man of letters and the beloved author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Penned on a single sheet, this elegant note finds Irving politely declining an invitation from the directors of a local bank due to prior commitments. Signed by Irving in the first line of text as "W Irving". Additional post script at the bottom also in Irving's hand sent from his beloved home in "Sunnyside".
By the time he wrote this letter, Irving was one of the most celebrated authors in the Western world. His works had crossed the Atlantic, earning him renown in both America and Europe, and his Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, published in 1820, had forever changed the landscape of American literature with the introduction of enduring classics like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
The IRVING letter has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA AUTHENTICATION SERVICES EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest IRVING autographs available on the market.
Letter measures 4.5" x 6.75", overall encapsulate measures 6.5" x 10". Light toning as to be expected with the letter's 150+ years of age. Previous collector's pencil annotations at upper margin and bottom in an unknown hand.
Own a remarkable, investment-quality piece of Literary history! The perfect gift for the book collector, Washington Irving fan, autograph enthusiast, or history buff.
Sold as is, as shown.