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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keely Motor Co. (PA) | Automobiles | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 284 | 1887 | GR/BK | S | n/a | $350 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;EF;"company was a scam-did not exist" |
| Pan Motor Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5039 | 1919 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 12% | $179 | VF+* | |
| Stanly Motor Car Co. (MO) | Automobiles | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5021 | 1916 | GR | S | n/a | $125 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;VF;#9;strip of tape on left edge |
| Willys-Overland Co. (OH) | Automobiles | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5789 | 1936 | S | n/a | $125 | $80 | 10% | $88 | U;VF | |
| Custer Channel Wing Corp. (MD) | Aviation | Feb-96 | SM#147 | 3096 | 1956 | S | n/a | $100 | $120 | 10% | $132 | EF | |
| North American Aviation Co. (DE) | Aviation | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1930 | GR | S | n/a | $95 | $95 | VF+;Price List | |||
| Atlantic Mutual Insurance (MO) | Banks | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5114 | 1864 | BK | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 15% | $52 | *; VF; 1 sh; #90; R44 |
| Carson City Savings Bank - Certificate #8 (NV) | Banks | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 458 | 1875 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | ||
| Liberty National Bank of New York (NY) | Banks | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5038 | 1918 | OR | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF; SPECIMEN; shares |
| Stroudsburg Bank (PA) | Banks | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5083 | 1868 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF+ | |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Berlin, Irving | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 134 | 1929 | S | I&ST | $500 | $525 | 10% | $578 | #C184014 | |
| ALS - Politician/Lawyer - thanks for financial support | Bryan, William Jennings | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 52 | 1916 | ALS | S | $350 | $200 | 10% | $220 | Fine; Secy. of State in Wilson's Cabinet | |
| Delta Canal Co. (FL) | Canals | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 826 | 1909 | S | n/a | $70 | $94 | 15% | $108 | EF | |
| TLS -- Declines Flat at Hove | Churchill, Winston | May-00 | SM#197 | 64 | 1948 | TLs | S | $2,500 | $2,100 | 12% | $2,352 | G | |
| American Union Telephone Co. (PA) | Communications | 3-Feb | SM-Online | 1906 | GB | n/a | $175 | Price List;U;EF | |||||
| Globe Telephone (NY) | Communications | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5150 | 1883 | S | n/a | $200 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+ | |
| New Orleans & Ohio Telegraph Lessees (KY) | Communications | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7700 | 1858 | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 15% | $127 | F;lighly foxed;water stained as is common | |
| Western Television Corp. (DE) | Communications | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5187 | 1932 | S | n/a | $200 | $105 | 10% | $116 | U; VF+ | |
| Confederate Bond -- Cr. #132 - 4% $500 | Confederate & Civil War | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1315 | 1863 | B | n/a | $950 | $1,500 | 10% | $1,650 | VF; B-272; coupon bond | |
| Confederate States of America, Cr. 46 | Confederate & Civil War | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 63 | 1863 | B | n/a | $120 | $140 | 10% | $154 | U;VF+;Bond | |
| Autograph Telegram Signed re: urge for reinforcements | Davis, Jefferson | Jul-97 | BARNES#19 | 31 | 1864 | DS | S | $5,750 | $5,750 | Catalog; VG;signed in pencil; Pres of Confederacy | |||
| Buffalo & State Line Railroad Co. (NY) | Drew, Daniel | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 77 | 1854 | S | I&SV | $3,500 | $2,850 | 0% | $2,850 | #580; VF | |
| Check | Edison, Thomas A. | Apr-95 | HISTAUTO | 128 | 1928 | CK | S | $650 | $375 | 10% | $413 | Excellent | |
| Brooklyn Majestic Theatre of New York (NY) | Entertainment | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8035 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $173 | Price List; U; VF+; ca. 1927-29 | |||
| Yellowstone Park Transportation Co. (DE) | Entertainment | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 1982 | 1929 | BK/YL | S | n/a | $625 | $330 | 20% | $396 | EF; #22; 1000 shs |