American-British songwriter (1887–1952) best known for such hits as “Oh! You Beautiful Doll.” AMQS, eight measures from “Oh! You Beautiful Doll” on a cream 9 x 3.75 sheet of manuscript paper, signed and inscribed, “To Lionel A. Aucoin from Nat D. Ayer, April 17, 1944, London, Eng.” A few tiny marginal spots and wrinkles, otherwise very fine condition. R&R COA.