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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Baseball Club (IA) | Sports | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5144 | 1929 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF+ | |
| Arkansas, State (AR) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 6264 | 1869 | B | n/a | $188 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF;light stains;petty edge splits | |
| Fourth Liberty Gold Bond of 1933-1938 (US Government) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1148 | 1918 | GB | n/a | $750 | $475 | 15% | $546 | U;VF+ | |
| State of California (CA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3445 | 1854 | B | n/a | $1,000 | $850 | 15% | $978 | rare seldom seen gold rush era item | |
| State of Texas (TX) (Cr. 40A) | State & Treasury Bonds | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1439 | 1840 | B | n/a | $375 | $375 | 15% | $431 | VF; #997; $100 10%; cut cnx | |
| Studebaker-Wulff Rubber | Studebaker, P.E. | Jun-93 | SM#118 | 2363 | 1923 | S | SO | $200 | $220 | 10% | $242 | ||
| Pittsburg, New Castle & Cleveland Railroad | Thomson, J. Edgar | Jun-86 | SM#60 | 1014 | 1858 | B | SO | $75 | $120 | 10% | $132 | #20 of only 200 authorized | |
| Louisville Bridge Co. (KY) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 331 | 1878 | S | n/a | $60 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF | |
| ALS - re:appointment of W.D. Claiborne as Marshall of Tennessee | Tyler, John | 2-Nov | SM#225 | 10-Feb | 1842 | ALS | S | $1,500 | $1,200 | 15% | $1,380 | VG;letter.written to Daniel Webster | |
| DS -- Selling 170 Acres | Van Rensselaer, Stephen | Oct-91 | SM#99 | 353 | 1786 | DS | SO | $300 | $525 | 10% | $578 | signed as Lord of Resselaerwyck | |
| DS -- bond, rental agreement, & mortgage | Vanderbilt, William H. | Nov-95 | SM#145 | 320 | 1876 | DS | S | $300 | $550 | 10% | $605 | G | |
| Autograph | Washington, Martha | 7-Mar | WINS-PL0703 | A | S | $9,500 | 10% | $9,500 | F; very rare; "superb family provenance" | ||||
| DS - in his hand | Williams, William | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 4 | 1789 | DS | SO | $325 | $303 | 0% | $303 | SD | |
| Benton Gold & Silver Mining Co. (IL) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 384 | 1876 | BK/SR | B | n/a | $250 | $100 | 17.50% | $118 | EF (1/2" split); #36; $1000; Silver seal; Clear Creek Co. |
| ALS -- appreciation for a book sent to him | Adams, John Quincy | Jun-98 | SIG#10 | 590 | 1823 | ALS | S | $1,700 | $825 | 15% | $949 | Fine | |
| Texian Loan (TX) | Austin, Stephen F. | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 2002 | 1836 | B | SO | $1,000 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | VF+; COC | |
| Columbia Motors Corp. (MI) | Automobiles | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C6253 | 1923 | S | n/a | $275 | 15% | $316 | Price List; U; EF+; s/b: T.A. Bollinger as pres. | ||
| Fox Motor Car Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5014 | 1921 | P | n/a | $188 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF+; * | |
| Maibohm Motors Co. (OH) | Automobiles | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2160 | 1921 | S | n/a | $200 | $238 | 10% | $262 | U; EF | |
| Pioneer Gasoline (SD) | Automobiles | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5019 | 1926 | BR | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF |
| Stutz Motor Car Co. of America, Inc. (NY) | Automobiles | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2016 | 1937 | S | n/a | $375 | $375 | 12% | $420 | U; VF; very scarce | |
| American Eagle -- Lincoln Aricraft (DE) | Aviation | Feb-94 | SM#125 | 5358 | 1932 | S | n/a | $100 | $95 | 10% | $105 | ||
| Gray Goose Airways Inc. (NV) | Aviation | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5015 | 1934 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+ | |
| Sperry Corporation (DE) | Aviation | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 206 | 1954 | S | n/a | $25 | $25 | 0% | $25 | VF | |
| Bank of Gettysburg (PA) | Banks | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5034 | 1857 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF |