Viennese composer (1870–1954) of operettas (including the popular The Chocolate Soldier), film scores, and cabaret songs. AMQS, eight measures from “My Hero” on an off-white 8.75 x 3.5 sheet of manuscript paper, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Lionel A. Aucoin from Oscar Straus, 14 December 1942.” Small, faint crease just touching last letter of signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
