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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Steamship Co. of Charleston (SC) | Shipping | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1405 | 1863 | BL/SR | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,000 | 15% | $1,150 | *; F-VF; #1061; 11 shs; SR: red title; "stain on lower portion" |
| New York & Havre Steam Ship Co. | Shipping | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8098 | 1865 | S | n/a | $325 | 15% | $374 | U; VF+;Price List | ||
| Selma & Montgomery Navigation Co. (AL) | Shipping | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1384 | 1866 | S | n/a | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;#28 | |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1032 | 1911 | S | n/a | $500 | $325 | 15% | $374 | VF | |
| Stanley Works | Stanley, F.T. | Jan-92 | SM#102 | 299 | 1867 | S | SO | $150 | $200 | 10% | $220 | ||
| County of Kauai (Terr. of HI) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1091 | 1939 | BR | B | SPEC | $300 | $210 | 15% | $242 | XF;3.5% $1,000;"rare-possibly new to market";coupons attached |
| State of Alabama (AL) (Cr. 61G1) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1135 | 1862 | B | n/a | $375 | $425 | 15% | $489 | U;VF;s/b:John Gill Shorter as governor | |
| State of South Carolina (Cr. 60A) (SC) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5455 | 1861 | B | n/a | $125 | $90 | 15% | $104 | *; VF; $100 6%; #2192 | |
| Autographed Letter | Stewart, William Morris | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 503 | 1898 | ALS | S | $138 | $150 | 10% | $165 | Letter to sell his stock | |
| Texian Loan -- $1,000,000 | Texas | Jun-92 | SM#107 | 5211 | 1862 | B | n/a | $500 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | less than 10 known | |
| Harrisburg, Carlisle & Chambersburg Turnpike Road Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 1012 | 1819 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF;couple minor edge chinks at left | |
| Wilkesboro & Jefferson Turnpike Co. (NC) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 629 | 1905 | BK | S | n/a | $50 | $55 | 10% | $50 | U;VF |
| Electrical Accumulator (NY) | Vail, Theodore Newton | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2126 | 1886 | S | SO | $450 | $1,950 | 10% | $2,145 | U; VF+; [2] | |
| Soldiers Bounty Fund, No. 3 (NY) | Vanderbilt, Jacob H. | Feb-89 | SM#69 | 535 | 1865 | B | SV | $750 | $525 | 10% | $578 | "rare autograph"+N28749 | |
| ADS - payment to stepson | Washington, George | Nov-92 | HISTAUTO | 1 | 1769 | ADS | SO | $16,500 | $16,500 | Catalog; President | |||
| Cuba Co. (NJ) | Whitney, Payne | Jul-93 | SM#119 | 5246 | 1923 | S | I&SV | $100 | $155 | 10% | $171 | a/b: Percy Avery Rockefeller | |
| Union Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 296 | 1871 | BK | S | n/a | $800 | $450 | 17.50% | $529 | VF; U; #216 for 30 shs; Calaveras County |
| Pittsburg-Arizona Gold & Copper Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 3101 | 1905 | GL/GS | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 18% | $106 | U; n.c.; #341; 20,000 $1 shs; Tobstone - Cochise Co. |
| Chemical National Bank of New York (NY) | Astor, William W. | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2031 | 1882 | S | SV | $300 | $525 | 12% | $588 | VF; POC; i/t: John Jacob Astor IV | |
| Checker Cab Manufacturing Corp. (NJ) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2005 | 1940 | OR/ | S | n/a | $213 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF; 100 shs |
| Falls Motors Corp. (VA) | Automobiles | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5012 | 1921 | S | n/a | $188 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+;* | |
| LaFayette Motors Corp. (MD) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5055 | 1922 | GR/ | P | n/a | $150 | $100 | 0% | - | *; 100 shs; #77; "premium quality example" |
| Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Co. (NJ) | Automobiles | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 179 | 1901 | S | n/a | $400 | $310 | 0% | $310 | U; EF | |
| Stroud Motor Manufacturing (TX) | Automobiles | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5012 | 1947 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF | |
| Woodstock Carriage (MA) | Automobiles | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5042 | 1899 | S | n/a | $100 | $51 | 15% | $59 | U;VF;light toning in central panel |