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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texian Loan -- $32 (Cr.36A) | Texas | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1401 | B | n/a | $1,125 | $1,600 | 10% | $1,760 | VF-EF | ||
| Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy & Lancaster RR (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 631 | 1819 | S | n/a | $200 | $123 | 10% | $135 | U;EF;larger size turnpike certif for this period | |
| Wilmington & Philadelphia Turnpike Co. | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5543 | 1814 | S | n/a | $250 | $325 | 10% | $358 | U;VF+;"ornate border-premium quality" | |
| ALS -- 8th President of U.S. -- political content | Van Buren, Martin | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 416 | 1824 | ALS | S | $1,750 | $1,950 | 10% | $2,145 | Choice political letter | |
| Staten Island Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, Jacob H. | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 1051 | 1871 | S | SO | $1,000 | $1,000 | 10% | $1,100 | R46; VF+ | |
| ALS - American Revolution -- re his guards' uniforms | Washington, George | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 215 | 1777 | ALS | S | $5,000 | $10,000 | 10% | $11,000 | Waterstained; gouges affecting signature | |
| Irving Bank -- Columbia Trust | Whitney, Payne | Feb-96 | SM#147 | 3218 | 1925 | S | I&ST | $150 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+ | |
| American River, Water & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 306 | 1857 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $375 | $160 | 17.50% | $188 | F; Pen cnx; #324 for 70 shs; Folsom, Sacramento County |
| Malachite Mining Co. (ME) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 3328 | 1877 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $50 | 18% | $59 | UNISSUED; #12; 10 $10 shs |
| Harlem River & Portchester Railroad | Astor, William W. | Jan-92 | SM#102 | 297 | 1881 | B | SV | $400 | $290 | 10% | $319 | ||
| Checker Taxi Co. (IL) | Automobiles | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5003 | 1920 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF;#38;junction hole;light wear | |
| Falls Motors Corp. (VA) | Automobiles | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 777 | 1918 | BR/BK | S | n/a | $80 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF; 11 shs; #C01404; rusty clip marks each side |
| Laurel Motors | Automobiles | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 40 | 1917 | S | n/a | $250 | $420 | 10% | $462 | #542 | |
| Pennsylvania Horseless Carriage Manufacturing (PA) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5038 | 1908 | S | n/a | $300 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF;minor splits w/tape repair;scarce | |
| Studebaker | Automobiles | May-92 | FFH #45 | 137 | 1933 | S | n/a | $45 | $75 | 10% | $83 | ||
| Wright Flexible Axle Motors Ltd. (Canada) | Automobiles | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5023 | 1928 | GR | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;VF+ |
| Expresso Aereo Inter-Americano (Havana) | Aviation | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5690 | 1946 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; VF | |
| Pickwick Airways Inc. (DE) | Aviation | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2011 | 1929 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $550 | 10% | $605 | U;VF+;five different types | |
| Bank of Catasauqua (PA) | Banks | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1865 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | VF+;Price List | ||||
| Cliffon Forge Banking & Construction Co. (VA) | Banks | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5120 | 1892 | S | n/a | $100 | $51 | 15% | $59 | U;VF | |
| Merchants Banking (NY) | Banks | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2018 | 1841 | S | n/a | $250 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF;"1st we've seen";minor stain | |
| Union National Bank (PA) | Banks | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 249 | 1875 | S | n/a | $90 | $81 | 0% | $81 | U; EF | |
| Bank of the U.S. (bill of exchange) | Biddle, Nicholas | Jun-91 | SM#97 | 1045 | 1838 | X | SO | $140 | $165 | 10% | $182 | third bill of exchange | |
| Buick Oil Co. (CA) | Buick, David D. | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1010 | 1911 | S | SO | $500 | $525 | 10% | $578 | ||
| Morris Canal & Banking Co. of 1844 (NJ) | Canals | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 681 | 1859 | S | n/a | $69 | $69 | 18% | $81 | EF; No 735; uncanceled |