WHACO, the acronym for Washington Historical Autograph and Certificate Organization was formed in 1994 and remained in existence until 2014. Founded by George and Juanada Teas, the club’s inspiration resulted from a large group of collectors residing in the greater Virginia and Maryland area. It soon gathered many additional members from around the nation. George and Juanada worked tirelessly for many years running the annual WHACO show from 1994 – 2000. During the period from 1994 through 2005, they compiled a highly important and useful database of auction records detailing sale results of virtually every important Scripophily auction held in the United States. With over 36,000 entries, it remains as the most comprehensive record of auction sales related to old stocks and bonds in America. Through the generosity of George and Juanada, we’re pleased to be able to make this information available to interested users. We hope you find this information helpful in your research and collecting endeavors.
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| Name | Category | Auction Date | Auction Catalog | Item Number | Year Signed | Color | Type | Signed | Est-Ask | Realized | Comm-Disc | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont & Canada Railroad | Railroads | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 956 | 1873 | BK/RS | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF+; #7219; 83 shs |
| Wichita & South Western Railroad Co. (KS) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5468 | 1879 | S | n/a | $150 | $82 | 15% | $94 | VF+ | |
| Mountain Summer Resort Co. (UT) | Resorts & Hotels | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 664 | 1890 | S | n/a | $125 | $50 | 10% | $55 | U;VF | |
| TLS - Congratulations on Engagement | Rockefeller, John D. | Apr-95 | HISTAUTO | 345 | 1914 | TLS | S | $1,250 | $775 | 10% | $853 | E; with original envelope | |
| Russian Bond re:reconstruction of Russia following war against Napoleon | Rothschild, Nathan | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 67 | 1822 | B | SO | $325 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VG;center fold repaired by tape in front;"impressive piece" | |
| Check | Seward, William H. | Dec-94 | SM#133 | 1099 | 1865 | CK | S | $200 | $275 | 10% | $303 | F;also initialed revenue stamp | |
| Camden & Philadelphia Steam Boat Ferry Co. (PA) | Shipping | Nov-92 | WINS#9211 | 346 | 1889 | S | n/a | $70 | $75 | 0% | $75 | ||
| Maryland & Virginia Steam Packet (MD) | Shipping | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5326 | 1846 | S | n/a | $125 | $350 | 10% | $385 | "Probably unique";India paper;Specimen | |
| Philadelphia Ferry Co. (PA) | Shipping | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 2243 | 1850 | S | n/a | $500 | $450 | 10% | $495 | U;VF;"1st we've offered" | |
| Check | Spinner, Francis E. | Jul-94 | WINS#9407 | 86 | 1882 | CK | SO | $100 | $110 | 0% | $110 | F | |
| San Francisco & San Joaquin Valley Railway Co. (CA) | Spreckels, Claus A. | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 1088 | 1895 | S | SO | $200 | $180 | 10% | $198 | ||
| Commonwealth of Virginia (VA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 238 | 1885 | B | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | *; VF; fractional certificate for $61 11/100 | |
| Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Road (PA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 3053 | 1795 | B | n/a | $750 | $450 | 10% | $495 | VF | |
| State of Nevada (NV) | State & Treasury Bonds | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 1921 | 1863 | B | n/a | $750 | $800 | 10% | $880 | VF; $500 Cu Bond | |
| Victory Liberty Loan, Certificate of War Loan Committee | State & Treasury Bonds | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 69 | MTL | C | n/a | $300 | $475 | 20% | $570 | EF; ca. 1918; Ninth Federal Reserve Dist. Recognition cert. | |
| Republic of Texas 10% Loan (Cr.37F) | Texas | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1454 | 1839 | B | n/a | $450 | $1,200 | 20% | $1,440 | VF;#5466. $5000. 10% Bond. Heavily slash cnx;"very scarce" | |
| Chambersburg & Bedford Turnpike Road (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5112 | 1819 | S | n/a | $63 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;light staining | |
| Somerset & Johnstown Plank Road Co. (NJ) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 1185 | 1852 | S | n/a | $88 | $85 | $85 | U; EF | ||
| Ohio Edison Electric Installation Co. (KY) | Utilities | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1116 | 1883 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,250 | 10% | $1,375 | U;VF+;large highly detailed vignette | |
| Lebanon Springs RR (NY) | Vanderbilt, Cornelius, Jr. | 9-Jan | S-SM#292 | 3682 | 1869 | BL/ | I&SV | n/a | $250 | $200 | 20% | $240 | VF+; #732; 50 shs; R46; I&SV: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. |
| Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railway Co. (IN) | Wade, Jeptha | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4267 | 1881 | S | SO | $100 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF+ | |
| American Express Co. (NY) | Wells, Henry | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2464 | 1859 | BK | S | SO | $250 | $240 | 20% | $288 | VF; #3750; 10 shs |
| British North American Trading & Exploration Co. (WV) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 141 | 1897 | BR/ | S | n/a | $150 | $85 | 17.50% | $100 | U; n.c.; #A619 for 5 shs |
| Starr-Grove Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 1099 | 1882 | BK | S | n/a | $225 | $200 | 18% | $235 | U; #1723; 100 $10 shs; Battle Mountain - Lander Co. - NV |
| ALS - to Brg.Gen.Zook re: military promotions (NY) | Arthur, Chester A. | 4-Apr | Barnes #27 | 5 | 1863 | ALS | SO | $1,850 | Catalog;E;"war date ltr uncommon";w/envelope |