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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Department | Shipping | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5622 | 1865 | B | n/a | $125 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+ | |
| McAllister Steamboat (NY) | Shipping | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5319 | 1923 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;EF | |
| Pioneer Steamship Co. (OH) | Shipping | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 718 | 1913 | S | n/a | $50 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF | |
| American Bicycle Co. (NJ) | Sports | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5007 | S | n/a | $213 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+;"3 examples known";Specium; ca. 1920 | ||
| San Francisco & San Joaquin Valley Railway Co. (CA) | Spreckels, Claus A. | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 118 | 1895 | S | SO | $300 | $175 | 0% | $175 | VF | |
| Confederate Bond (#127/Ball #258) | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Nov | WINS#23 | 278 | B | n/a | $245 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;EF;n.d.;$50 Bond;"scarce" | ||
| Republic of Texas (Cr. 37E) ($1,000) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1508 | 1841 | B | n/a | $300 | $350 | 10% | $385 | F;piece out of left bottom edge | |
| State of New York | State & Treasury Bonds | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 684 | 1817 | B | n/a | $90 | $80 | 0% | $80 | VF | |
| ALS -- Personal Content | Stephens, Alexander H. | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 2472 | 1870 | ALS | S | $300 | $252 | 10% | $277 | ||
| Republic of Texas, 10% Consolidated Fund, certificate for $500 | Texas | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 167 | 1840 | B | n/a | $300 | $280 | 20% | $336 | VF; #1666 | |
| Comstock Tunnel Co. (NY) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 114 | 1889 | GB | n/a | $90 | 17% | $106 | EF- | ||
| Stanislaus Central Bridge Co. (CA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Feb-96 | SM#148 | 1004 | 1853 | S | n/a | $400 | $275 | 10% | $303 | EF | |
| Rio Grande Irrigation & Colonization (NM Terr.) | Utilities | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5149 | 1889 | GB | n/a | $200 | $240 | 10% | $264 | U; EF | |
| New York Central Sleeping Car Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, Frederick W. | Feb-89 | SM#69 | 533 | S | I&SV | $300 | $95 | 10% | $105 | |||
| Kalamazoo, Allegan & Grand Rapids Railroad Co. (MI) | Wade, Jeptha | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 55 | 1888 | B | S | $250 | $225 | 10% | $248 | VF; signed as president of company | |
| American Express Co. (Type V) (NY) | Wells, Henry & Fargo, James | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1072 | 1866 | BL | S | SO | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF; #814; 2 shs; small hole |
| Arizona and Michigan Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 158 | 1909 | BK/GR | S | n/a | $150 | $20 | 17.50% | $24 | U; n.c.; #1555 for 75 shs; green safety print |
| ASL - Business content | Astor, John Jacob | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1208 | 1816 | ALS | S | $3,000 | $3,700 | 12% | $4,144 | VF;excellent content re: his fur business | |
| Bessemer-American Motors (DE) | Automobiles | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5008 | 1923 | S | n/a | $125 | $99 | 15% | $114 | VF;"ornate border" | |
| East Palestine Rubber Co. (OH) | Automobiles | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5320 | 1917 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; VF+ | |
| Jordan Motor Car Co., Inc. (DE) | Automobiles | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1010 | 1929 | BR | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+ |
| Pan Motor Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1064 | 1918 | S | n/a | $250 | $220 | 10% | $242 | VF+; s/b: S. C. Pandolfo, founder | |
| Southern Nash Motor (GA) | Automobiles | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5022 | 1922 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;VF;minor splits;#21 | |
| Wharton Motors (TX) | Automobiles | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5017 | 1920 | OR/GS | S | n/a | $125 | $80 | 15% | $92 | #771; 90 shs; gold seal |
| Curtiss Aeroplane Export (NY) | Aviation | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5337 | SPEC | $150 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF+; SPECIMEN; n/d |