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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Motor (PA) | Automobiles | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2047 | 1881 | S | n/a | $425 | $275 | 10% | $303 | U;VF;minor repaired splits | |
| Pan Motor Co. (DE) | Automobiles | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8006 | 1918 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 10% | $143 | VF+ | |
| State of New Jersey State Highway Fund Bond (NJ) | Automobiles | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 78 | 1922 | B | n/a | $150 | $75 | 15% | $86 | F;Specimen | |
| Winther Motors, Inc. (DE) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5061 | 1923 | S | n/a | $250 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;VF+ | |
| Custer Channel Wing Corp. (MD) | Aviation | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 528 | 1969 | S | n/a | $45 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF | |
| North American Aviation, Inc. (DE) | Aviation | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5049 | 1930 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | VF+ | |
| Bank U.S. Office of Discount & Deposit Bank of Baltimore | Banks | 3-Mar | WINS#27 | 146 | 1829 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF;folds | |
| Central-Penn Natiional Bank of Philaldelphia (PA) | Banks | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 805 | SPEC | GR | S | n/a | $150 | $50 | 15% | $58 | XF;"ornate title" |
| Lowry National Bank of Atlanta (GA) | Banks | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 216 | 1912 | S | n/a | $35 | $35 | 0% | $35 | EF | |
| The Carson Savings Bank (NV) | Banks | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 418 | 1882 | SR | S | n/a | $250 | $100 | 18% | $118 | U; G; #53; 40 shs; copper metallic print/border on crFme |
| ALS -- Business content | Biddle, Nicholas | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 411 | 1833 | ALS | S | $350 | $310 | 10% | $341 | ||
| ALS - Re appointment | Buchanan, James | Jun-95 | SM#138 | 45 | 1836 | ALS | S | $500 | $650 | 10% | $715 | Choice | |
| Erie Canal Co. (PA) | Canals | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5900 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U;VF+ | ||
| Moulton Mining Co. | Clark, William A. | Oct-93 | ERIK BOONE | 836 | 1881 | S | SO | $43 | 20% | $52 | 1$=35.35 BF; min + 20% = $51; POC(3) | ||
| Aspen & Glenwood Springs Telegraph & Telephone Co. (CO) | Communications | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 787 | 1889 | S | n/a | $500 | $450 | 12% | $504 | U;no vignette;"mint condition" | |
| Gold and Stock Telegraph Co., The (NY) | Communications | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1016 | S | SPEC | $1,250 | $2,500 | 10% | $2,750 | VF+; SPECIMEN; great rarity | ||
| New York Mutual Telegraph Co. (NY) | Communications | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C3169 | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $300 | Price List; EF; rare | ||||
| Western Union Telegraph Co. (NY) | Communications | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1324 | 1900 | B | n/a | $250 | $215 | 10% | $237 | Specimen | |
| Confederate Bond -- Cr. #141D $5000 | Confederate & Civil War | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1323 | 1864 | B | n/a | $450 | $425 | 10% | $468 | VF-EF; B-294; n.p. | |
| Cr. #122 $1000 'Stonewall' Jackson Bond | Confederate & Civil War | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 313 | 1863 | B | n/a | $100 | $125 | $125 | EF; Partial coupons below | ||
| DS - docket re: Eli Whitney arms claim | Davis, Jefferson | May-00 | SM#197 | 78 | 1855 | DS | S | $1,200 | $1,100 | 12% | $1,232 | VF; scarce connection | |
| Buffalo & State Line Railroad Co. (NY) | Drew, Daniel | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 2227 | 1857 | S | I&SV | $4,000 | $2,200 | 10% | $2,420 | VF;light toining;edge chipping bottom&rt margin | |
| DS -- American Inventor -- Bank Check | Edison, Thomas A. | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 135 | 1876 | CK | S | $1,000 | $1,250 | 10% | $1,375 | Superb; rare | |
| Citizens Opera House Co. (NY) | Entertainment | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 285 | 1899 | BK/GL | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;EF |
| Fox Film (NY) | Entertainment | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5124 | 1926 | OR | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF;pinholes;light toning |