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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS - re:agreement for transportation of show | Ringling, John North | 5-Aug | WINS#0508 | 120 | 1909 | DS | SO | $500 | $425 | 10% | $468 | F;signed by Ringling for the circus | |
| Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing | Rogers, Henry H. | Jan-92 | SM#102 | 686 | 1883 | S | I&SO/V | $300 | $400 | 10% | $440 | no cnx on front | |
| United States of America $500 - Mortgage Bond (NY) | Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 28 | 1866 | B | S | $850 | $850 | 10% | $935 | VF+;very rare;Bond | |
| American Steamship of Philadelphia (PA) | Shipping | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2285 | 1881 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+ | |
| East Boston Dry Dock Co. (MA) | Shipping | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5490 | 1853 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF;#36 | |
| Old Colony Steamboat (MA) | Shipping | Sep-95 | WINS#10 | 648 | 1893 | B | n/a | $88 | $80 | 0% | $80 | U;Choice | |
| Union Navigation of New York (NY) | Shipping | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1050 | 1867 | S | n/a | $350 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U; VF+ | |
| Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc. (FL) | Sports | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2096 | 1997 | BL/ | S | n/a | $225 | $350 | 0% | - | *; EF; 1 sh; #8230 |
| Bond of the State of Nevada (NV) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2352 | 1865 | B | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF+ | |
| Fourth Liberty Loan (USA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Dec | SM#257 | 1086 | 1918 | GB | n/a | $625 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF+;w/coupons 32-40;green underprint;red treasury seal | |
| State of Georgia (Cr. 61C) (GA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2297 | 1861 | B | n/a | $300 | $425 | 15% | $489 | VF | |
| Tehuantepec Co. (LA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 2171 | 1853 | B | n/a | $400 | $350 | 10% | $385 | VF+ | |
| Check (on Wells & Fargo Bank) | Sutro, Adolph | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 355 | 1892 | CK | S | $150 | $50 | 10% | $55 | F | |
| Chicago & Alton Railroad | Tilden, Samuel J. | Jan-91 | SM#92 | 1098 | 1862 | B | SV | $90 | $120 | 10% | $132 | ||
| Manheim, Petersburg & Lancaster Turnpike Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 1149 | 1890 | S | n/a | $90 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U;F | |
| DS - Ship's Passport | Tyler, John | Mar-96 | SM#150 | 36 | 1844 | DS | S | $1,950 | $1,200 | 10% | $1,320 | 10th President; a/b: Lagare (pre-signed) | |
| Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt(s) (3) | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1076 | 1882 | B | SO/V | $300 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;s/b:W.K.,C,F.W.Vanderbilt&C.Depew | |
| New York & Harlem Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William H. | Nov-92 | WINS#9211 | 136 | 1871 | S | SO | $700 | $495 | 0% | $495 | ||
| ALS -- re recruiting for his regiment | Wayne, Anthony | Jul-98 | BARNES#21 | 90 | 1778 | ALS | S | $4,000 | $4,000 | F;Catalog | |||
| Signed Book | Wilson, James | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 2550 | 1777 | BOOK | S | $2,250 | $1,685 | 10% | $1,854 | SD/SC | |
| Manchester Gold Mining Co., The (CO) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 404 | 1897 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $113 | $70 | 17.50% | $82 | U; VF; #1252; 5000 shs; Cripple Creek, Teller Co. |
| Check payable to Issac Hull Adams | Adams, John Quincy | 2-Mar | WINS#203 | 43 | 1834 | CK | SO | $750 | $850 | 10% | $935 | VF | |
| Alaska Autosleigh (WA) | Automobiles | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5001 | 1918 | S | n/a | $213 | $180 | 12% | $202 | VF*; #21; only two known | |
| Convertible Tractor (SD) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5014 | 1918 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF | |
| Gasoline Coin-O-Mat (DE) | Automobiles | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5005 | 1928 | OR | S | n/a | $125 | $76 | 15% | $87 | U;VF+;minor splits;"only preferred stock example discovered" |