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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. (NV) | Sharon, William | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5592 | 1874 | B | SO | $375 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+ | |
| Merchants & Miners' Transportation (MD) | Shipping | Sep-96 | SM#154 | 5337 | 1882 | S | n/a | $120 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF; 'foxing' | |
| Pioneer Steamship Co. (OH) | Shipping | 1-May | SSI#12 | 642 | 1913 | S | n/a | $50 | $55 | 10% | $61 | VF | |
| American League Base Ball Club of Chicago (IL) | Sports | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C2134 | 1952 | S | n/a | $600 | $600 | Price List: VF; s/b: Grace R. Cominskey | |||
| San Francisco & San Joaquin Valley Railway Co. (CA) | Spreckels, Claus A. | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5894 | 1895 | S | SO | $213 | $175 | 12% | $196 | EF | |
| Confederate Cotton Loan - Jan. 29, 1863 Act (Cr.119) | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 307 | 1863 | B | n/a | $1,250 | "Rare";w/coupons;issued in Europe;Price List | ||||
| Republic of Texas (Cr. 40A) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2326 | 1840 | B | n/a | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | VF | |
| State of New York (NY) | State & Treasury Bonds | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 489 | 1866 | B | n/a | $90 | $90 | 10% | $99 | F | |
| Northern Pacific Railroad Co. | Stetson, Francis Lynde | Jul-95 | SM#140 | 5328 | 1906 | P | SO | $100 | $150 | 10% | $165 | EF | |
| Republic of Texax (Cr 40B) (TX) | Texas | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2160 | 1840 | BK | B | n/a | $375 | $350 | 10% | $385 | VF; $100 8%; #1332; s/b: David G. Burnet; cut cnx |
| Cornwall Turnpike Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 976 | 1873 | S | n/a | $50 | $65 | 10% | $72 | ||
| Stanislaus Central Bridge Co. (CA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8142 | 1853 | S | n/a | $300 | 15% | $345 | U;VF+;Price List | ||
| Sacramento Electric, Gas and Railway Co. (CA) | Utilities | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 923 | 1897 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $1,250 | 15% | $1,438 | SPECIMEN; $1,000 5% 1st mort. GB; POCs; not in Cox |
| New York Central Sleeping Car Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, Frederick W. | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 250 | 1878 | GY/BK | S | I&SV | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | F;light browning at fold on verso slightly affects signature |
| Kalamazoo, Allegan & Grand Rapids Railroad Co. (MI) | Wade, Jeptha | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 1530 | 1888 | B | SO | $125 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF | |
| American Express Co. (Type IV) (NY) | Wells, Henry & Fargo, William | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1071 | 1863 | S | SO | $300 | $350 | 15% | $403 | VF; 2 shs; signatures stamp cnx; light stains | |
| United Mines of Arizona (AZ) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 169 | 1916 | BR/ | S | n/a | $200 | $65 | 17.50% | $76 | U; n.c.; #C2936 for 100 shs |
| Eureka Hall Co. (NV) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 1248 | 1880 | BK | S | n/a | $250 | $100 | 18% | $118 | U; VF; #47; 1 $100 sh |
| Check | Astor, John Jacob | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 21 | 1828 | CK | SV | $1,000 | $800 | 10% | $880 | Cut cnx | |
| Bethlehem Motors Corp. (DE) | Automobiles | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5009 | 1919 | S | n/a | $213 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF+; scarce | |
| East Palestine Rubber Co. (OH) | Automobiles | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5010 | 1916 | S | n/a | $63 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF+ | |
| Jordan Motor Car Co., Inc. (DE) | Automobiles | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 791 | 1930 | BR/BK | S | n/a | $125 | $140 | 20% | $168 | VF; 25 shs; #NYF23153 |
| Pan Motor Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C5120 | 1917 | S | n/a | $275 | $261 | $261 | Price List (Realized = Asked - Discount) | ||
| Speedwell Automobile (WI) | Automobiles | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2162 | 1902 | S | n/a | $188 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U; VF+; scarce | |
| Wilcox Rich Corp. (MI) | Automobiles | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 53 | SPEC | OL | S | n/a | $300 | $100 | 15% | $115 | XF;"rare" |