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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, New York & Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 5-Jan | WINS-0501 | 202 | 1901 | S | n/a | $90 | $57 | 10% | $63 | F;Black | |
| Sharpsville Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 560 | 1881 | B | n/a | $75 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;unornamented certif except script in Co.name | |
| St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad Co. (KS-NE-CO) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1869 | B | n/a | $200 | $200 | VF;Price List | ||||
| Texas, Sabine Valley & Northwestern Railway (TX) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2102 | 1893 | GB | n/a | $400 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF+;"1st we've seen of this variety" | |
| Virginia Air Line Railway (VA) | Railroads | Sep-96 | SM#154 | 5460 | 1909 | S | n/a | $120 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VF+; #2 | |
| Winfield, Texas & Gulf Railway (KS) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7656 | 1903 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF;#10;"ornate border" | |
| Weantinaug Hotel (CT) | Resorts & Hotels | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5608 | 1884 | S | n/a | $100 | $76 | 12% | $85 | U;F-VF;#3;corner missing;light toning | |
| Wagner Palace Car | Rockefeller, William | Jun-91 | SM#97 | 1171 | 1888 | S | I&SS | $500 | $675 | 10% | $743 | I&SS | |
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. (MO) | Sage, Russell | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 96 | 1880 | S | I&SV | $225 | $225 | 10% | $248 | Stamp,punch & pen cancell not affect signature | |
| DS -- Check | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Nov-93 | HISTAUTO | 100 | 1882 | CK | S | $450 | $450 | Catalog | |||
| Connecticut, New York & Pennsylvania Transportation Co. (CT) | Shipping | 9-Jan | S-SM#292 | 3709 | 1854 | BK/SR | S | n/a | $350 | $380 | 20% | $456 | VF; #3 10 shs; blue paper |
| New York & Havre Steam Ship Co. | Shipping | Jun-96 | WINS#11 | 855 | 1866 | S | n/a | $250 | $330 | 0% | $330 | U; VF | |
| Sea Island Steamboat Co. (SC) | Shipping | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5330 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF | |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 1139 | 1911 | S | n/a | $1,250 | $1,350 | $1,350 | VF; s/b:John A. Taylor (team president) | ||
| DS - re:deed $1780 for 600 acres | Stanford, Leland | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3868 | 1881 | DS | SO | $450 | $600 | 15% | $690 | VG;scant foxing;"beautifully printed" | |
| County of Jackson (MO) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2346 | 1932 | B | n/a | $1,000 | $900 | 15% | $1,035 | s/b: Harry Truman | |
| State of Alabama (AL) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3202 | 1862 | BL | B | n/a | $375 | $275 | 15% | $316 | VF;s/b:John G. Shorter as governor;minor junction holes |
| State of South Carolina (Cr. 38A) (SC) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2374 | 1838 | B | n/a | $400 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF;pieces out of bottom border | |
| Olympic Investment Co. (CA) | Stewart, Jimmy | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 104 | 1946 | S | I&SO | $750 | $750 | 10% | $825 | EF | |
| Texas Scrip | Texas | Feb-89 | SM#84 | 383 | 1836 | B | n/a | $600 | $800 | 10% | $880 | ||
| Harrisburg Bridge Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 873 | 1812 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 20% | $168 | VF; 1 sh; #2372 |
| Wilkes Barre & Providence Plank Road Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6355 | 1853 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $184 | U;VF | ||
| Accumulator Co. (NJ) | Vail, Theodore Newton | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1001 | 1890 | B | SO | $650 | $600 | 15% | $690 | U;VF+ | |
| DS -- Brother of Commodore Vanderbilt-payment receipt | Vanderbilt, Jacob H. | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 418 | DS | S | $300 | $325 | 10% | $358 | E;n.d. | ||
| ADS - Pay order | Washington, Bushrod | Mar-96 | SM#150 | 345 | 1806 | ADS | S | $1,250 | $700 | 10% | $770 | VG; jurist, inherited Mt. Vernon |