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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Loan & Trust Co. (AR) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3084 | B | n/a | $225 | $450 | 10% | $495 | VF;fold over stub;"first we've seen or heard of" | ||
| State of Arkansas Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 3145 | 1870 | B | n/a | $750 | $500 | 10% | $550 | VF;"very rare-1st one we've seen" | |
| State of Tennessee (SCA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1152 | 1862 | YL | B | n/a | $375 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;VF;s/b:Isham G. Harris as governor |
| Portland Gold Mining Co. (IA) | Stratton, Winfield Scott | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1074 | 1895 | S | SV | $450 | $700 | 10% | $770 | EF; a/b: James F. Burns (president) | |
| Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy & Lancaster RR (PA) | Thomson, J. Edgar | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 61 | 1872 | S | SO | $625 | $335 | $335 | Excellent; attached adhesive revenue stamp | ||
| Lenox & Harmony Turnpike (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 1027 | 1839 | S | n/a | $100 | $105 | 10% | $116 | ||
| DS -- Street Repair Payment | Tweed, William M. (Boss) | Jun-96 | WINS#11 | 141 | 1868 | DS | S | $275 | $200 | 0% | $200 | F | |
| DS - Ship's Pass | Van Buren, Martin | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 293 | 1840 | DS | S | $1,750 | $1,300 | 10% | $1,430 | VF;ship=:George Washington | |
| New York & Fort Lee Railroad Co. | Vanderbilt, W.K., Jr | Jun-91 | SM#97 | 1278 | 1911 | S | I&SV | $150 | $95 | 10% | $105 | 150e; last name light cancellation holes | |
| Lottery Ticket Signed | Washington, George | Oct-93 | SM#121 | 411 | DS | S | $6,000 | $6,900 | 10% | $7,590 | date: 176? | ||
| ALS -- Continental general -- re stock sale | Williams, Otho H. | Nov-98 | SM#181 | 17 | 1792 | ALS | S | $450 | $425 | 12% | $476 | G; 4to | |
| Chollar Copper Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 361 | 1863 | BK | S | n/a | $600 | $275 | 17.50% | $323 | U; n.c.; #24; 45 shs; Yuba Co. |
| Free Frank to VP Elbridge Gerry | Adams, John | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 1 | 1813 | DS | S | $2,500 | $2,185 | 10% | $2,404 | SD; 2nd U.S. President; Excellent | |
| Texian Loan (TX) | Austin, Stephen F. | Jan-91 | SM#92 | 2330 | B | SO | $850 | $1,200 | 10% | $1,320 | |||
| Cole Motor Car Co. (IN) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5012 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 12% | $67 | VF+;n.d.;not fully issued | ||
| Ford Motor Co. of Canada (Canada) | Automobiles | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 336 | 1931 | S | n/a | $90 | $76 | 10% | $84 | VF | |
| Locomobile Company of America Inc. (NY) | Automobiles | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 212 | 1922 | BL/ | SPEC | n/a | $263 | $120 | 15% | $138 | SPECIMEN; POCs; 1st mort. 6% gold bond $1,000; "rare" |
| Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. (NY) | Automobiles | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1004 | 1935 | S | n/a | $250 | $190 | 15% | $219 | U;VF+ | |
| Studebaker Vehicle Company (NY) | Automobiles | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 824 | 1912 | GR/ | S | SO | $200 | $160 | 20% | $192 | VF; 26 shs; #236; s/b: Clement Studebaker, Jr. |
| Alaska Airlines (Alaska) | Aviation | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5333 | 1937 | S | n/a | $375 | $420 | 10% | $462 | EF | |
| Gray Goose Airways Inc. (NV) | Aviation | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 199 | 1932 | S | n/a | $184 | $184 | 18% | $217 | U; VF | |
| San Francisco - Airport Bond - $1000 (CA) | Aviation | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 722 | 1949 | B | n/a | $180 | $210 | 10% | $231 | VF; scarce | |
| Bank of Germantown (PA) | Banks | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5251 | 1836 | S | n/a | $113 | $90 | 10% | $99 | U; VF+ | |
| Consolidated Trust (NY) | Banks | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 60 | 1897 | S | n/a | $45 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U;VF | |
| Morris Canal & Banking Co. (NJ) | Banks | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5069 | 1867 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF+ |