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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America $500 - Mortgage Bond (NY) | Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3216 | 1866 | B | SO | $1,250 | $750 | 15% | $863 | U;VF+;minor split at the top | |
| American Submarine Co. (NY) | Shipping | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1081 | 1870 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 10% | $165 | ||
| Eastern Steamship Lines Inc. (ME) | Shipping | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 304 | 1923 | S | n/a | $21 | $46 | 18% | $54 | EF | |
| Old Colony Steamboat (MA) | Shipping | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 306 | 1890 | B | n/a | $66 | $66 | 18% | $78 | EF | |
| Union Navigation of New York (NY) | Shipping | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3650 | 1867 | RD | S | n/a | $300 | $165 | 10% | $182 | VF;R44 |
| Fort Worth Agricultural & Racing Association (TX) | Sports | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5458 | 1897 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 12% | $202 | U;VF+ | |
| Bond of the State of Nevada (NV) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2354 | 1865 | B | n/a | $400 | $180 | 15% | $207 | VF+;#23 | |
| Fourth Liberty Loan (USA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Mar | SM#260 | 1110 | 1918 | GR | GB | n/a | $625 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF+ |
| State of Georgia (Cr. 62A) (GA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2334 | 1862 | B | n/a | $400 | $350 | 15% | $403 | VF+ | |
| Tennessee, State | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5860 | 1861 | B | n/a | $225 | $250 | 10% | $275 | s/b: Isham G. Harris;$1000 Bond | |
| Check (on Wells & Fargo Bank) | Sutro, Adolph | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 123 | 1893 | CK | SO | $100 | $50 | 0% | $50 | VF | |
| Chicago & Alton Railroad | Tilden, Samuel J. | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 90 | 1862 | B | SV | $175 | $155 | 0% | $155 | ||
| Manheim, Petersburg & Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5152 | 1852 | S | n/a | $112 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+ | |
| DS -- unissued Ship's Pass | Tyler, John | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 360 | DS | S | $600 | $750 | 10% | $825 | U;E;10th President;on vellum | ||
| Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt(s) (3) | 7-Dec | WINS#0712 | 392 | 1882 | GR/BL | S | SV | $600 | $360 | 15% | $414 | E; stamp & punch cnx; it: Wm H; s/b three sons |
| New York & Harlem Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William H. | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 2063 | 1871 | S | SO | $250 | $310 | 10% | $341 | a/b: Cornelius, Jr; POC(2) | |
| DS -- to Connecticut Pay Table Committee | Webb, Samuel B. | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 2532 | 1782 | DS | S | $225 | $240 | 10% | $264 | ||
| DS - Postmaster Appointment | Wilson, Woodrow | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 2554 | 1913 | DS | SO | $350 | $375 | 10% | $413 | VF | |
| Parah Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 406 | 1898 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $40 | 17.50% | $47 | n.c.; Stamp cnx; #26; 90,634 shs; stub atch; Teller Co. |
| DS -- Check | Adams, John Quincy | Dec-94 | EARLY-AMER | 6 | 1837 | CK | S | $1,750 | 10% | $1,925 | 6th U.S. President; Choice | ||
| Allegheny Motor Car (DE) | Automobiles | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5001 | 1920 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | F;#50;water staining | |
| Curtis Manufacturing Co. (DE) | Automobiles | May-00 | SSI#10 | 388 | 1932 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | U;VF;scarce;stock selling scheme | |
| Gearless Motor Corp (DE) | Automobiles | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1258 | 1921 | S | n/a | $250 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF+*; not seen by us before | |
| Marmon Motor Car Co. (IN) | Automobiles | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C6284 | 1933 | S | n/a | $225 | 15% | $259 | Price List; VF | ||
| Premier Taxi Co. (IL) | Automobiles | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3556 | 1925 | S | n/a | $400 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;VF+;"second of only two found" |