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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS -- Deed | Stanford, Leland | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2181 | 1881 | DS | S | $1,000 | $650 | 10% | $715 | ||
| County of Harrison (Gulf & Ship Island Railroad) (MS) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7685 | 1887 | RD | B | n/a | $40 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF;light staining |
| State of Alabama (AL) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5603 | 1853 | B | n/a | $150 | $138 | 15% | $159 | VF;light staining;$1000 Bond | |
| State of Pennsuslvania Horse Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1230 | 1780 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;#31 | |
| Delaware & Raritan Canal Co. & Camden & Amboy Railroad Co.(NJ) | Stevens, Robert L. | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 405 | 1853 | S | SO | $600 | $480 | 10% | $528 | VF;"important early certif for autog & railroad collector" | |
| Texas Association (TX) | Texas | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 1976 | BK | S | n/a | $500 | $475 | 20% | $570 | EF; Unissued; ca 1844; 1 sh | |
| Harrisburg & Mount Sterling Turnpike (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5237 | 1869 | B | n/a | $100 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF+; R27 | |
| Westminster, Taney-Town & Emmitsburg Turnpike Road (MD) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 92 | 1816 | BK | S | n/a | $70 | $70 | 20% | $84 | VF+; #521; $20 sh |
| Beech Creek, Clearfield & South Western Railroad (NY) | Vaderbilt, Cornelius Jr. | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 58 | 1883 | S | SO | $300 | $250 | 10% | $275 | F;lightly stamp and punch cancelled | |
| Pullman Co. (IL) | Vanderbilt, Howard C. | Mar-92 | SM#113 | 5075 | 1907 | S | I&SV | $50 | $160 | 10% | $176 | ||
| Check | Washington, Booker T. | Nov-00 | Barnes#24 | 116 | 1898 | CK | SV | $450 | 0% | $450 | PL;VG;ck from D.C.P.A.Z & A. Joint Society | ||
| Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad Co | Whitney, Gertrude Vanderbilt | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5886 | 1911 | S | I&SO | $200 | $200 | 12% | $224 | VF+ | |
| South Standard Mining So. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 284 | 1878 | BK | S | n/a | $400 | $900 | 17.50% | $1,058 | U; n.c.; #325 for 100 shs; Bodie Dist. |
| Arizona Copper Syndicate Limited (WV) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 3090 | 1899 | GL/GS | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 18% | $106 | VF; #1046; 30 shs; "rare"; Clifton - Greenlee Co. |
| Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Co. (NY) | Astor, William B. | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1013 | 1835 | C | SO | $200 | $376 | 15% | $432 | U;EF;Transfer Certificate | |
| Checker Cab Manufacturing Corp. (NJ) | Automobiles | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5005 | 1940 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF;staple holes | |
| Fageol Motors Co. (OH) | Automobiles | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5011 | 1925 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+ | |
| Lafayette Motors (MD) | Automobiles | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2158 | 1923 | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 10% | $99 | EF | |
| Pennsy Motors of Pittsburgh (DE) | Automobiles | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5017 | 1915 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 15% | $86 | U;VF;light soiling;green underprint | |
| Stevens Duryea, Inc. (DE) | Automobiles | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 580 | 1919 | S | n/a | $120 | $140 | 10% | $154 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Woods Mobilette Co. (AZ) | Automobiles | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1917 | S | n/a | $275 | $275 | U;VF+;Price List;"difficult to find w/auto from same company" | ||||
| DuBois-Martin Aircraft (PA) | Aviation | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C3091 | 1939 | P | n/a | $125 | $125 | Price List; EF; s/b: H.R. Martin | |||
| Philadelphia Aero-Service (DE) | Aviation | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5070 | 1919 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;VF;minor splits | |
| Bank of California - National Association, The (CA) | Banks | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 281 | OL/ | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $190 | 15% | $219 | "XF" condition; SPECIMEN; 100 shs; POCs; ca. 1900-1910 | |
| City Bank of Atlanta (GA) | Banks | 1-May | FHW#62 | 97 | 1878 | S | n/a | $225 | 17% | $264 | VF+ |