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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Pulaski (AR) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3086 | B | n/a | $120 | $110 | 10% | $121 | abt VF;"rare";heavily endorsed on back;n.d. | ||
| State of Arkansas - 1870 Levee Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6269 | 1860 | B | n/a | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;hand cancelled & altered | ||
| State of South Carolina (SC) (Cr. 61C) | State & Treasury Bonds | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1436 | 1861 | B | n/a | $125 | $130 | 15% | $150 | *; VF; #269; $500 7% | |
| Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railroad | Stillman, James | Nov-91 | WINS#9111 | 121 | 1891 | S | I&SV | $2,250 | $2,090 | 0% | $2,090 | ||
| Town of Swartwout, Texas Stock | Texas | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 788 | S | n/a | $500 | $450 | 10% | $495 | U;EF;"scarce" | ||
| Henning Gravity (Tunnel) Transit Co. (NY) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 175 | 1892 | S | n/a | $67 | 17% | $79 | EF-VF | ||
| York & Gettysburg Turnpike Road Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5224 | 1820 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;"ornate border;minor ink corrosion;huge bottom margin | |
| ALS -- political content | Van Buren, Martin | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 364 | 1832 | ALS | S | $875 | $450 | 10% | $495 | F;8th President | |
| Flatbush Plank Road Co. | Vanderbilt, John J. | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3638 | 1927 | S | n/a | $575 | $850 | 10% | $935 | U;VF+;"rare" | |
| Checked Signed | Washington, George | Oct-95 | SM#144 | 387 | 1797 | CK | S | $9,000 | $20,000 | 10% | $22,000 | VF; Check #1 on Bank of Alexandria | |
| Little Wood River Mining & Smelting Co. (ID) | Widener, Peter A.B. | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 2039 | 1882 | S | SO | $175 | $150 | 10% | $165 | EF | |
| Homer Mill & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 319 | 1866 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $400 | $190 | 17.50% | $223 | U; n.c.; #310 for 150 shs; Lundy, Mono County |
| Ophir Development Co. (NM) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 3386 | 1917 | BK/GS | S | n/a | $63 | $25 | 18% | $29 | U; n.c.; #307; 1000 shs |
| DS - Land Grant (Virginia Line) | Adams, John Quincy | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 3 | 1827 | DS | S | $1,050 | $700 | 10% | $770 | 6th U.S. President | |
| State of New York (NY) | Astor, William W. | Jul-94 | WINS#9407 | 43 | 1878 | B | I&SO | $350 | $152 | 0% | $152 | VF; signed as part of cancellation | |
| Chicago Yellow Cab Co. (NY) | Automobiles | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1046 | 1926 | S | n/a | $575 | $475 | 10% | $523 | U;VF+;1 of few w/engraved auto vignette | |
| Fisher Body Ohio Co. (OH) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5020 | 1922 | S | n/a | $150 | $77 | 12% | $86 | VF;includes copy of Fisherbody Craftsman | |
| Lewis Motor-Vehicle (NJ) | Automobiles | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 705 | 1899 | GR/GS | S | n/a | $213 | $500 | 20% | $600 | #354; 10 shs; "Not in Falater" |
| Phelps Motor Car Corporation (NY) | Automobiles | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 810 | 1913 | BL/BK | S | n/a | $80 | $70 | 20% | $84 | VF; hole cnx; 2 shs; #7 |
| Studebaker | Automobiles | Jun-96 | WINS#11 | 158 | 1924 | S | n/a | $108 | $110 | 0% | $110 | U; EF | |
| Yellow Cab Co. (NV) | Automobiles | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 843 | BL/ | S | SPEC | $250 | $170 | 20% | $204 | EF+; 100 shs 6% conv. Pfd; par $25 | |
| Fokker Aircraft (DE) | Aviation | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2025 | 1930 | S | SPEC | $625 | $450 | 12% | $504 | EF | |
| Piper Aircraft Corp. (PA) | Aviation | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 312 | BL | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $190 | 15% | $219 | XF | |
| Bank of Charleston (SC) | Banks | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5085 | 1893 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;VF | |
| Columbian Bank Note (DC) | Banks | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5654 | 1880 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U; VF+; #280; only early...shares available |