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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADS - ruling as judge | Walton, George | Nov-92 | HISTAUTO | 152 | 1790 | ADS | SO | $450 | $450 | Catalog; SD | |||
| Roger Williams Bank (RI) | Wheaton, Seth | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2006 | 1804 | S | SO | $1,000 | $1,000 | 15% | $1,150 | U;VF+;w/transfer form | |
| Bodie Consolidated Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 265 | 1889 | BK/YL | S | n/a | $400 | $800 | 17.50% | $940 | U; n.c.; #15583 for 100 shs; Bodie, Mono County |
| Norrie Gold and Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 1744 | 1887 | BK | S | n/a | $300 | $100 | 18% | $118 | U; VF; #111; 100 $5 shs; Virginia Dist - Storey Co. |
| Canal Department State of New York (NY) | Astor, John Jacob III | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 49 | 1876 | B | n/a | $750 | $510 | 10% | $561 | VF;Bond;also s/b:William B. Astor, Jr. | |
| Bull Dog Motor Co. (SD) | Automobiles | May-00 | SSI#10 | 382 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | Unissued;U;EF;issued certficates yet to be seen | ||
| Emerson Motors Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C4468 | 1916 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $173 | Price List; U; VF | ||
| Kinnier Taxi-Cab & Touring Co. (MD) | Automobiles | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 1030 | 1916 | S | n/a | $250 | $270 | 10% | $297 | ||
| Pan Motor Co. (DE) | Automobiles | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1015 | 1918 | GR | S | n/a | $213 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF |
| Steinmetz Electric Motor Car Co. (MD) | Automobiles | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 726 | 1922 | S | n/a | $150 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U; VF; scarce | |
| Woodbury, Merrill, Patten & Woodbury Air Engine (NH) | Automobiles | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5235 | 1890 | S | n/a | $150 | $121 | 15% | $139 | U;VF+ | |
| Detroit Aircraft Co. (MI) | Aviation | Jul-93 | SM#119 | 5633 | 1935 | S | n/a | $120 | $120 | 10% | $132 | ||
| Northern Express Airlines (DE) | Aviation | Oct-97 | SM-9710 | C6122 | 1987 | S | n/a | $100 | -15% | $85 | (Cost=MAX earned discount of 15%);VF* | ||
| Bank of Alexandria (VA) | Banks | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 88 | 1796 | S | n/a | $2,000 | $1,350 | 15% | $1,553 | rare early American bank stock-exceptional 18th century certif | |
| Chemical National Bank of New York (NY) | Banks | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1140 | 1876 | S | I&SV | $350 | $450 | 10% | $495 | VF; s/b: Theodore Roosevelt Sr. (father of Pres.) | |
| Manufacturers National Bank (MA) | Banks | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 257 | 1895 | S | n/a | $35 | $40 | 0% | $40 | F | |
| Third National Bank of Sandusky (OH) | Banks | 5-Aug | WINS#0508 | 440 | 1884 | S | n/a | $80 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U;E;trimmed close at left | |
| Bank of the U.S. (2nd) (PA) | Biddle, Nicholas | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1237 | 1830 | S | SO | $300 | $500 | 10% | $550 | VF | |
| ALS -- thank you for honor bestowed upon him | Buchanan, James | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 367 | 1851 | ALS | S | $450 | $250 | 10% | $275 | VG | |
| Hampshire & Hampden Canal (CT) | Canals | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5345 | 1828 | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 15% | $58 | *; 2 shs | |
| Moulton Mining Co. | Clark, William A. | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C3186 | 1888 | S | SO | $40 | $40 | Price List; VF | |||
| Automatic Telegraph Co. (NY) | Communications | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 1168 | 1887 | B | n/a | $250 | $250 | $250 | U; EF | ||
| Goshen & State Line Telegraph Co. (NY) | Communications | 6-Dec | SM#268 | 1017 | 1871 | BK | S | n/a | $213 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF;#22;"only example we've seen" |
| New York Telephone Co. (NY) | Communications | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1181 | GB | n/a | $250 | $650 | 10% | $715 | VF+; Gold Bond;Specimen | ||
| American Television Corp. (NY) | Communications | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5099 | 1938 | S | n/a | $63 | $105 | 12% | $118 | U;VF;#30 |