Highly regarded Academy Award–winning American lyricist (1909–1976) who penned such classics as ‘One for My Baby,’ ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and ‘Moon River.’ Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mercer resting his head on his fist, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Eric—Johnny Mercer.” Some light surface marks and scattered rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.