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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, Hartford & Boston Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 283 | 1875 | B | n/a | $180 | 17% | $211 | EF- | ||
| Rome & Decatur Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5245 | 1886 | BR | GB | n/a | $188 | $82 | 15% | $94 | U;VF+ |
| Silver City, Deming & Pacific Railroad Co. (Terr. of NM) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5442 | 1896 | S | n/a | $200 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF+ | |
| St. Louis, Alton & Springfield Railroad Co. (IL) | Railroads | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 630 | 1887 | GB | n/a | $120 | $130 | 10% | $143 | VF;"rare" | |
| Toledo, Logansport & Burlington Railroad (OH) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 638 | 1859 | S | n/a | $90 | $105 | 10% | $116 | VF | |
| Wampum & State Line Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5495 | 1886 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 10% | $88 | U;VF+;# 12;"ornate border-2nd we've seen" | |
| Yosemite Short Line Railway Co. (CA) | Railroads | May-98 | WINS#15 | 778 | 1905 | B | n/a | $175 | $150 | 0% | $150 | ||
| DS -- Check | Rickenbacker, Edward V. | Nov-93 | WINS#9311 | 46 | 1969 | CK | SO | $225 | $110 | 0% | $110 | ||
| United States of America $500 - Mortgage Bond (NY) | Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de | Jun-89 | SM#81 | 1177 | 1866 | B | SO | $1,000 | $1,050 | 10% | $1,155 | ||
| American Commercial Barge Line (DE) | Shipping | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5341 | SPEC | n/a | $75 | $60 | 15% | $69 | *; EF; SPECIMEN; #LO | ||
| Dubuque Harbor Improvement (IA) | Shipping | May-98 | WINS#15 | 851 | 1855 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 0% | $130 | F | |
| Norwich & New York Transportation (CT) | Shipping | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5396 | 1887 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF | |
| Sumbarine Monitor of New York (NY) | Shipping | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6261 | 1885 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $207 | VF+ | ||
| Cleveland Indians Baseball Co. Inc. (OH) | Sports | 1-May | SSI#12 | 245 | 1999 | S | n/a | $120 | $120 | 10% | $132 | EF;"rare" | |
| Anchorage, Alaska $5000 Bond (AK) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1065 | 1978 | PR | B | SPEC | $225 | $210 | 15% | $242 | XF;Specimen;"rare" |
| First Liberty Loan 4 1/2 Gold Bond of 1932-1947 | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3776 | 1918 | GB | n/a | $2,500 | $1,550 | 15% | $1,783 | U;VF+;"1st of this $100 series we've offered" | |
| State of Arkansas Levee Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 310 | 1871 | B | n/a | $250 | U;E;"scarce";Price List | ||||
| State of Tennessee (TN) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1394 | 1861 | B | n/a | $400 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;s/b:Isham G. Harris as governor | |
| Third Massachusetts Turnpike (MA) | Strong, Caleb | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1215 | 1798 | S | SO | $1,500 | $1,500 | 15% | $1,725 | U;VF;minor fold splits;contains portrait | |
| Holiday's Cove Railroad | Thomson, J. Edgar | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5745 | 1866 | S | I&SV | $150 | $220 | 12% | $246 | VF+ | |
| Lewiston Turnpike (CA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 736 | S | n/a | $83 | $140 | 10% | $154 | Unissued;two certificates | ||
| PS-s/b W.M.Tweed, NYC on Senatorial District board | Tweed, William M. (Boss) | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 106 | PS | SO | $1,200 | $1,000 | 10% | $1,100 | cornerstone to any collection | ||
| MDS -- appointment of penitentiary inspector | Van Buren, Martin | Nov-98 | SM#181 | 275 | 1837 | MDS | S | $350 | $400 | 12% | $448 | F | |
| Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, W.K., Jr | Mar-98 | AmerVig-PL9803 | V-13 | 1917 | S | I&SV | $110 | -10% | $99 | (Cost=MAX earned discount of 10%) | ||
| MD endorsed -- for Potomac River workers' payroll | Washington, George | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 464 | 1787 | MDS | SO | $9,000 | $9,000 | 10% | $9,900 | VG; fold repair on verso;"rare" |