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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad Co. (NV) | Railroads | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 579 | S | n/a | $225 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;EF;unissued;unsigned | ||
| Washington & Columbia River Railway Co. (WA) | Railroads | 6-Aug | WINS#0608 | 711 | 1909 | BK | S | n/a | $80 | $55 | 15% | $63 | EF |
| Kentucky Uniion Railway (KY) | Railroads | 2-Oct | LABARRE | K589 | 1888 | GB | n/a | $125 | Price List;U;"nice";69 of 80 coupons remain | ||||
| Railroad Pass - Oklahoma, New Mexico & Pacific Railway | Ringling, John | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5444 | 1916 | S | SO | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;EF;Ringling signed as president | |
| Parrot Silver & Copper (MT) | Rogers, Henry H. | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 2104 | 1899 | S | I&SV | $300 | $400 | 10% | $440 | EF | |
| United States of America $500 - Mortgage Bond (NY) | Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C6527 | 1866 | B | SO | $1,250 | 15% | $1,438 | Price List; U; EF | ||
| American Steamship of Philadelphia (PA) | Shipping | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 272 | 1872 | S | n/a | $257 | $283 | 18% | $334 | U;EF;#226 | |
| East Boston Dry Dock Co. (MA) | Shipping | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5800 | 1855 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF;trimmed | |
| Old Colony Steamboat (MA) | Shipping | Oct-94 | WINS#9410 | 536 | 1891 | S | n/a | $125 | $105 | 0% | $105 | F | |
| Union Navigation Co. (NY) | Shipping | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2292 | 1867 | S | n/a | $250 | $147 | 15% | $169 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc. (FL) | Sports | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 404 | 1997 | S | n/a | $250 | "Mint condition";Price List | ||||
| Bond of the State of Nevada | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 623 | 1865 | S | n/a | $600 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF;no coupons;"1st NV State Bond issuance" | |
| Fourth Liberty Loan (USA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2314 | 1918 | GB | n/a | $625 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF;all 4 coupons underneath | |
| State of Georgia (Cr. 43A) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3755 | B | n/a | $750 | $551 | 15% | $634 | VF+;n.d.;light stain top margin | ||
| State or Arkansas (AR) (Cr. 61P4) $500 | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 2997 | 1861 | B | n/a | $225 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF;"very rare" | |
| ALS -- to daughter Emma | Sutro, Adolph | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 132 | 1878 | ALS | S | $250 | $250 | 0% | $250 | F; chip at top of 2nd page | |
| Chicago, Rock Island, & Pacific Railway Co. | Tiffany, Louis C. | Jan-91 | SM#92 | 2142 | 1902 | S | SV | $1,500 | $1,200 | 10% | $1,320 | ||
| Manheim, & Lancaster Turnpike Co (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8046 | 1891 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;VF+ | |
| DS - Ship's Pass | Tyler, John | Dec-94 | EARLY-AMER | 147 | 1845 | DS | S | $1,800 | 10% | $1,980 | President | ||
| Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt(s) (3) | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 35 | 1882 | B | SV | $850 | $850 | 10% | $935 | VF;"scarce";s/b:CV | |
| New York & Harlem Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William H. | Jun-92 | SM#107 | 6457 | 1873 | S | SO | $400 | $300 | 10% | $330 | a/b: Cornelius, Jr.; POC; RN-U1 | |
| Irving Trust Co. (NY) | Watson, Thomas J., Sr | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2044 | 1931 | S | SV | $1,000 | $800 | 10% | $880 | VF+ | |
| Check | Wilson, James | Apr-95 | SM#137 | 348 | 1794 | CK | S | $450 | $525 | 10% | $578 | SD | |
| Isabella Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 402 | 1896 | OR/ | S | n/a | $150 | $40 | 17.50% | $47 | VF; POCs; #8660; 14,330 shs; Cripple Creek, Teller Co. |
| Autographed Free Frank | Adams, John Quincy | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 2 | DS | S | $500 | $375 | 10% | $413 | 6th U.S. President; n.p., n.d. |