Irish-American stage actor, songwriter, and singer (1858–1932) best known for penning the lyrics to ‘When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.’ He was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Large and bold AQS on an off-white 8 x 6 cardstock board. Olcott writes: “‘Sure any man with money can pay a bill, but it takes a smart man to pay without it,’” signed below, “Yours in Irish, Chauncey Olcott, April 26th, 1907.” In fine condition, with some mild toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.
