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-printed, names R. Smith-his attorney-power of attorney | Tyler, John | 4-Apr | Barnes #27 | 71 | 1833 | DS | SO | $1,750 | F;Catalog | ||||
| Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt(s) (3) | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 366 | 1882 | GR/BK | B | I&S(3) | $500 | $290 | 20% | $348 | GVF;#147;$10000; s/b: W.K., C. Jr, F.W.Vanderbilt & Depew |
| New York & Harlem Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William H. | Apr-93 | WINS#9304 | 113 | 1873 | S | SO | $700 | $550 | 0% | $550 | POC(5);a/b: Cornelius, Jr | |
| ADS - soldiers certificate of service for Timothy Hanford | Webb, Samuel B. | 5-May | WINS-PL0505 | ADS | SO(2) | $275 | $275 | F;PL;w/2 partly-printed pay orders to Hanford | |||||
| DS - re:appoint Naval Surgeon-Owen J. Mink to Lt. Commander | Wilson, Woodrow | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 152 | 1917 | DS | SO | $400 | $400 | 10% | $440 | F;w/eagle vignette top&sea scene bottom | |
| Black Ant Mines Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 409 | 1906 | SR | S | n/a | $63 | $20 | 17.50% | $24 | U; n.c.; #577; 1000 shs; Rust border, crFme paper |
| DS -- Check | Adams, John Quincy | Nov-98 | SM#181 | 175 | 1835 | CK | S | $2,950 | $2,000 | 12% | $2,240 | VG; 8vo | |
| Altham Automobile & Power Co. (DE) | Automobiles | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5003 | 1900 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;ornate border | |
| Curtis Motor Car (AR) | Automobiles | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2123 | 1919 | S | n/a | $300 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U; VF+ | |
| Gearless Motor Corp (DE) | Automobiles | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 179 | 1922 | S | n/a | $338 | $320 | 10% | $352 | U; VF | |
| Marmon Motor Car Co. (IN) | Automobiles | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5032 | 1930 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 12% | $224 | VF* | |
| Premier Taxi Co. (IL) | Automobiles | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1019 | 1925 | OR | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+;small tear top margin |
| Stutz Motor Car of America (NY) | Automobiles | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1032 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $400 | $160 | 20% | $192 | EF; SPECIMEN | |
| American Flying Club, Inc. (NY) | Aviation | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C5058 | 1919 | B | n/a | $125 | $125 | Price List; VF | |||
| Great Lakes Aircraft Corp. (DE) | Aviation | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2011 | OR | S | n/a | $250 | $135 | 15% | $155 | VF+;n.d.;not fully issued | |
| Taylorcraft (PA) | Aviation | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5051 | 1958 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF* | |
| Bank of Kentucky (KY) | Banks | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5060 | 1850 | S | n/a | $63 | $50 | 12% | $56 | U;VF | |
| Essex Bank (MA) | Banks | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1049 | 1800 | S | n/a | $300 | $275 | 15% | $316 | *; #6; 1 sh; imprinted RM113 | |
| National Metropolitan Citizens Bank | Banks | Nov-91 | WINS#9111 | 107 | 1907 | S | n/a | $30 | $30 | 0% | $30 | ||
| ALS -- to his publisher | Barnum, Phineas T. | Oct-97 | SM#169 | 71 | 1859 | ALS | S | $350 | $320 | 10% | $352 | VG; 8vo; mounting remnants | |
| Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Road (PA) | Bingham, William | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 15 | 1795 | S | SO | $375 | $550 | 10% | $605 | I&SV: Tench Francis | |
| Indianapolis & Vincennes Railroad Co. (IN) | Burnside, Ambrose E. | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 43 | 1869 | S | SO | $225 | $175 | 15% | $201 | VF | |
| State of Ohio Canal Stock (OH) | Canals | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 402 | 1842 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 15% | $104 | EF; diamond cut cnx |
| Brunswick & Albany Railroad Co. (GA) | Clews, Henry | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5461 | 1869 | B | SO | $250 | $195 | 15% | $224 | U;VF | |
| Commercial Cable (Interim) | Communications | Jul-94 | WINS#9407 | 672 | 1897 | B | n/a | $63 | $55 | 0% | $55 |