Make an Offer Today and. Get a Quick Response! HILLER – INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 02/25/1897 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM H. MACDONALD – HFSID 35301. HILLER and WILLIAM H. MacDONALD Handwritten musical quotation and sentiment of the late 19th century showmen Autograph Musical Quotation signed: Sincerely yours/John S. 1897/ He has drawn four measures of music. , on a 6¾x4 album leaf, affixed to a 8¾x5½ page (2 surfaces); and affixed on verso Autograph Sentiment signed: Sincerely/W. MacDonald/The Bostonians/1887/1899, 5½x3 album leaf (2 surfaces). Typed caption affixed below each album leaf. HILLER was music director of the De Wolf Hopper Opera Company, formed in 1890 to produce the entertainments of comic actor De Wolf Hopper (remembered today for his recitations of “Casey at the Bat”). “Opera company” was used loosely in 19th century America to describe any musical troupe, and the Hiller/Hopper productions were all in the operetta/musical comedy mode, beginning with Castles in the Air. MacDONALD was a member of The Bostonians, another musical comedy troupe. They were closely associated with Reginald DeKoven’s musical Robin Hood, which the company performed on Broadway in a debut and two revivals between 1899 and 1904. MacDonald played the part of Little John, popularizing the song Brown October Ale. He appeared in four other Broadway shows through 1904. See additional material from these signers. See 1,055 other listings in these categories. Please note that this is an authentically signed item. We do not sell autograph copies or signature reprints. Images shown may contain our company watermark. The actual item does not contain this watermark. This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. Our Third & Best Handbook. Your Guide to Historical Documents. For both experienced and novice collectors, and for those who simply love learning history, this beautiful 253-page hardcover volume is for you! Visit Us Today to See Over 40,000 Rare Autographs and Manuscripts! Explorers & Western Americana. Gallery of History is the world’s largest dealer of authentic autographs and manuscripts. Our inventory contains items in all areas of interest, including presidents, royalty, military, aviation, religion, business, science, celebrities, sports, music, authors, and more. Whether you’re looking to add to your collection, acquire a unique centerpiece for the home or office, or find a truly one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, you’ll find it here at HistoryForSale. The Gallery of History. Founded in 1981, is a long-standing UACC Registered Dealer, #RD110, and is a long-standing member of the Manuscript Society. The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world, with an available inventory exceeding 230,000 rare autographs and manuscripts. Our unframed items are sent either in acid-free archival sleeves or encapsulated, when noted. The majority of our in-house framed items are also encapsulated in acid-free sleeves to guard against organic acids, mounted in an acid-free environment, and framed behind glass or UF3-AR Plexiglas, which blocks most ultraviolet light. We warrant to the original purchaser, for a period of ten (10) years from the date of sale, the authenticity of any autograph offered by HistoryForSale. Gallery of History is not liable for any other damages, including consequential damages. There are no other warranties of any nature, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.