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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Zoo and Amusement Co. | Entertainment | Apr-93 | WINS#9304 | 503 | 1910 | S | n/a | $1,625 | $2,300 | 0% | $2,300 | ||
| World's Columbian Exposition (IL) | Expositions & Centennials | Feb-93 | SM#113 | 5286 | 1892 | C | n/a | $300 | $275 | 10% | $303 | ||
| American Express - Type IV (NY) | Fargo, William G. | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1866 | S | SO | $950 | $950 | U;VF;Price List;a/b:H. Wells & A. Holland;signature faded | ||||
| Hudson & Berkshire Railroad Co. (NY) | Fillmore, Millard | Mar-90 | GARRISON | n/a | 1848 | B | SO | $1,650 | $1,650 | signature slightly cnx; President | |||
| Dr. Pepper Co. | Food & Drink | Feb-94 | SM#125 | 5366 | 1927 | P | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | ||
| Selma, Marion & Memphis Railroad Co. (AL) | Forrest, Nathan B. | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 2176 | 1869 | B | I&SO/V | $1,000 | $1,050 | 10% | $1,155 | VF+; two tiny junction holes; #161; RN-W2/P5(2) | |
| TLS - re: grants a charter | Garvey, Marcus | Nov-00 | Barnes#24 | 37 | 1934 | TLS | S | $3,000 | 0% | $3,000 | PL;VG | ||
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Co. | Gould, Jay | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1131 | 1881 | S | I&SV | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF | |
| DS -- as MA Govnr. -- re County Justice Appointment | Hancock, John | Mar-97 | SM#162 | 60 | 1789 | DS | S | $3,500 | $3,000 | 10% | $3,300 | Perfect for display; s/a: John Hancock; (SD) | |
| DS - Authorization to affix seal | Hayes, Rutherford B. | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 171 | 1878 | DS | S | $450 | $400 | 10% | $440 | Excellent | |
| ADS -- Political content | Hull, Isaac | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 212 | 1817 | ADS | S | $625 | $550 | 10% | $605 | Commander of the U.S.S. Constitution | |
| Columbian Insurance Co. (NY) | Insurance | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2038 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $450 | 12% | $504 | U; VF+ | |
| Australasian Pacific Mail Steam Packet | International | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2094 | 1852 | S | n/a | $500 | $300 | 10% | $330 | EF; IT: Thomas Baring, Esq. | |
| Compaganie des Installations Maritimes de Bruges | International | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2333 | 1904 | S | n/a | $550 | $450 | 12% | $504 | EF;French:a colorful & decorative bond | |
| Hercules Films SA (Madrid) | International | 3-Mar | WINS#27 | 210 | 1941 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | 10% | $55 | U;EF;w/coupons below | |
| Stadt Framkfurt A.M. (DE) | International | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 531 | 1901 | RD/RD | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $250 | 15% | $288 | Fine; SPECIMEN; 3.5% bond; POCs |
| Wilmington & Manchester RR (NC-SC) | Jesup, Morris K. | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 3044 | 1866 | B | SO | $110 | $120 | 10% | $132 | Tiny fold junction joles | |
| DS -- Check | Lincoln, Abraham | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 190 | 1855 | CK | S | $9,000 | $8,000 | 10% | $8,800 | Accomplished in his hand | |
| Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Rail Road Co. (VA) | Mahone, William | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1137 | 1874 | S | SO | $250 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+;"bold uncancelled signature";RN-U1 | |
| Edgerton Electric Motor (NJ) | Manufacturing | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5063 | 1886 | S | n/a | $113 | $90 | 10% | $99 | U; VF+ | |
| Napanoch Axe & Iron (NY) | Manufacturing | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5176 | 1867 | S | n/a | $150 | $89 | 15% | $102 | VF;R44;with gutterfold error | |
| Wilton Manufacturing Co. (CT) | Manufacturing | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2195 | 1842 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF+ | |
| New York, Lake Erie & Western Docks & Impr | Mills, Darius O. | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 1022 | 1890 | S | I&SV | $300 | $360 | 10% | $396 | #16 | |
| American Exploring Co. of Philadelphia (CO) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 330 | 1879 | S | n/a | $500 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;EF; | |
| Atrato Mining Co. (ME) | Mining | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5095 | 1880 | RD | S | n/a | $150 | $85 | 15% | $98 | U;VF+;"rarely seen fully issued" |