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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Georgia (Cr. 61C) (GA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 9-Jan | S-SM#292 | 3734 | 1862 | BK | B | n/a | $300 | $300 | 20% | $360 | VF+; $1000 7% bond |
| Tennessee $1000 | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5088 | 1866 | B | n/a | $225 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF | |
| Check (on Wells & Fargo Bank) | Sutro, Adolph | May-98 | WINS#15 | 77 | 1893 | CK | SO | $125 | $75 | 0% | $75 | E | |
| Chicago & Alton Railroad | Tilden, Samuel J. | Jun-91 | SM#97 | 2121 | 1862 | B | SV | $100 | $121 | 10% | $133 | 100e | |
| Manheim, Petersburg & Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C1540 | 1850 | S | n/a | $60 | $60 | VF;Price List | |||
| DS - Ship's Passport | Tyler, John | May-00 | SM#197 | 411 | 1841 | DS | S | $800 | $1,000 | 12% | $1,120 | VG; vellum; 10th President; a/b: Daniel Webster | |
| Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt(s) (3) | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1113 | 1882 | GR | B | SO | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | VF+;i/t:W.H.;s/b:W.H./C/F.W Vanderbilt;a/b:C. Depew |
| New York & Harlem Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William H. | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1112 | 1873 | S | SO | $250 | $260 | 10% | $286 | ||
| DS -- American Revolution Content - Financial document | Wayne, Anthony | Mar-97 | SM#162 | 71 | 1783 | DS | S | $450 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | VG; choice; 8vo; s/a: Anty. Wayne | |
| ALS -- letter w/cheques to bank | Wilson, Woodrow | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 2553 | 1911 | ALS | SO | $350 | $375 | 10% | $413 | VF | |
| Oro Grande Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 405 | 1895 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $200 | $40 | 17.50% | $47 | U; n.c.; #882; 1000 shs; Cripple Creek, Teller Co. |
| Clipped Signature | Adams, John Quincy | Dec-94 | SM#133 | 1225 | CS | S | $200 | $260 | 10% | $286 | 6th U.S. President | ||
| Allegheny Motor Car (DE) | Automobiles | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5001 | 1920 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;F;lightly water stained throughout | |
| Crow-Elkhart Motor Corp. (AZ) | Automobiles | May-00 | SSI#10 | 387 | 1919 | S | n/a | $120 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Gearless Motor Corp (DE) | Automobiles | Sep-95 | WINS#10 | 131 | 1921 | S | n/a | $175 | $193 | 0% | $193 | EF | |
| Marmon Motor Car Co. (IN) | Automobiles | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5155 | 1930 | S | n/a | $175 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VF* | |
| Premier Taxi Co. (IL) | Automobiles | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1018 | 1925 | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;"first of only two found" | |
| Stutz Motor Car Co. of America, Inc. (NY) | Automobiles | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 825 | OR/BK | S | SPEC | $200 | $180 | 20% | $216 | EF; SPECIMEN; capital stock | |
| American Eagle-Lincoln Aircraft Corp. (DE) | Aviation | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5017 | 1932 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Great Lakes Aircraft Corp. (DE) | Aviation | 1-May | SSI#12 | 607 | 1934 | S | n/a | $250 | $290 | 10% | $319 | U;VF;rare | |
| Szekely Aircraft & Engine (MI) | Aviation | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 2144 | 1930 | S | n/a | $500 | $275 | 10% | $303 | U;VF+:1st we've seen | |
| Bank of Kentucky (KY) | Banks | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 356 | 1848 | S | n/a | $90 | $95 | 10% | $105 | U;EF | |
| Empire City Bank (NY) | Banks | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 429 | 1854 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF ('strong'); #331; 100 $25 shs |
| National Metropolitan Bank | Banks | May-95 | WINS#9 | 234 | 1909 | S | n/a | $40 | $26 | 0% | $26 | EF | |
| ALS -- to Dear Republican | Barnum, Phineas T. | Apr-95 | SM#137 | 18 | 1884 | ALS | S | $500 | $440 | 10% | $484 | Fine; 8vo |