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, Nunda & Pittsburgh Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5420 | 1880 | S | n/a | $100 | $62 | 15% | $71 | VF+;#16;stub attached, left | |
| Sheboygan & Fond Du Lac Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5439 | 1873 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF+;light staining from stub | |
| St. Joseph & Grand Island Railroad (MO) | Railroads | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2170 | 1885 | B | n/a | $400 | $250 | 12% | $280 | VF+;minor splits | |
| Texas, Sabine Valley & Northwestern Railway (TX) | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5422 | 1893 | BR/ | GB | n/a | $113 | $80 | 15% | $92 | $1000 5%; #482 |
| Virginia, Missouri & Western Railroad Co. (TN) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5767 | 1891 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;VF+;#4 | |
| Winona & Southwest Railway (MN) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6076 | 1891 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+;#2 | ||
| Yellowstone National Park | Resorts & Hotels | 1-Nov | WINS#23 | 429 | 1893 | S | n/a | $750 | $385 | 10% | $424 | EF;light punch cancelled;"exceptional certif" | |
| Wagner Palace Car | Rockefeller, William | Jan-92 | SM#102 | 645 | 1889 | S | I&SV | $600 | $750 | 10% | $825 | ||
| Oregon & Transcontinental Co. (OR) | Sage, Russell | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4444 | 1884 | S | I&SV | $500 | $360 | 10% | $396 | VF-EF; #23763; single triangular hole | |
| DS -- Check | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Jul-94 | WINS#9407 | 97 | 1881 | CK | SO | $438 | $375 | 0% | $375 | EF | |
| Consolidated Steamship Co. of Charleston (SC) | Shipping | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 218 | 1863 | S | n/a | $1,200 | $1,325 | 10% | $1,458 | U;EF;"rare" | |
| New York & Havre Steam Ship Co. | Shipping | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 1372 | 1865 | S | n/a | $300 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U; VF+ | |
| Sealship Oyster System (NY) | Shipping | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5802 | 1912 | S | n/a | $100 | $175 | 12% | $196 | U;VF+ | |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5395 | 1911 | S | n/a | $400 | $278 | 12% | $311 | VF;#47;"scarce";minor chipping top border | |
| LS - on Central Pacific Letterhead | Stanford, Leland | Nov-93 | HISTAUTO | 107 | 1871 | LS | S | $1,500 | $1,500 | Catalog | |||
| County of Kauai (Terr. of HI) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1090 | 1931 | OR | B | SPEC | $300 | $220 | 15% | $253 | XF;5% $1,000;"rare-possibly new to market";coupons attached |
| State of Alabama (AL) (Cr. 61A) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1137 | 1861 | B | n/a | $213 | $300 | 15% | $345 | U;VF | |
| State of South Carolina (Cr. 60A) (SC) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5711 | 1861 | B | n/a | $200 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF;toning | |
| North Missouri Railroad (MO) | Stewart, Robert M. | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2345 | 1858 | B | SO | $2,500 | $3,100 | 15% | $3,565 | VF+;"only 2nd appearance in our sales" | |
| Texas Script (640 acres) | Texas | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1512 | B | n/a | $675 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | VF;mild scattered aging;n.d. | ||
| Harrisburg, Carlisle & Chambersburg Turnpike Road Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1214 | 1819 | S | n/a | $125 | $98 | 15% | $113 | VF+;minor tear left side;"ornate border" | |
| Wilkesboro & Jefferson Turnpike Co. (NC) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 978 | 1902 | S | n/a | $50 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U;VF | |
| ALS -- President of American Telephone & Telegraph | Vail, Theodore Newton | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 129 | 1907 | ALS | SO | $313 | $250 | 10% | $275 | E | |
| Soldiers Bounty Fund Bond No. 3 - County of New York | Vanderbilt, Jacob H. | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 350 | 1865 | B | I&SV | $1,000 | $600 | 10% | $660 | U;F | |
| ADS - Invoice for goods | Washington, George | Mar-96 | SM#150 | 3 | 1799 | ADS | S | $7,500 | $12,000 | 10% | $13,200 | 17 days before his death |