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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS - sepia cabinet photo | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Nov-00 | Barnes#24 | 103 | 1889 | PS | S | $3,000 | 0% | $3,000 | PL;F;s/a;W.T.Sherman General 1889 | ||
| Cornell Steamboat Co. (NY) | Shipping | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5378 | 1897 | GB | n/a | $213 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF+ | |
| New York Hoboken Ferry (NJ) | Shipping | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5893 | 1898 | GB | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF+ | |
| Southern Pacific Golden Gate Co. (DE) | Shipping | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 243 | 1940 | BR | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $100 | U;F;some folds |
| Boston Celtics (MA) | Sports | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 992 | 1999 | C | n/a | $75 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;EF;couple of staple holes | |
| State of Alabama (AL) (Cr. 61A) $500 | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 2968 | 1861 | B | n/a | $225 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF;light toning;s/b:A.B. Moore as governor | |
| County of Sacramento | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1462 | 1870 | B | n/a | $225 | $140 | 10% | $154 | VF | |
| State of Arkansas (AR) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3442 | 1870 | B | n/a | $500 | $350 | 15% | $403 | VF+;"only 1 we/ve handled";$1000 Bond | |
| State of South Carolina (SC) (Cr.38A) | State & Treasury Bonds | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1450 | 1838 | B | n/a | $250 | $140 | 20% | $168 | VF; #195. 250 Pounds. 5% Bond | |
| Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railroad | Stillman, James | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2150 | 1888 | S | SV | $1,000 | $725 | 12% | $812 | U;VF+;"sign.uncommon-rarely seen on certificate" | |
| Allegheny Valley Railroad Co. (PA) | Thaw, William | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 291 | 1855 | BK | S | SO | $100 | $110 | 10% | $105 | U;VF |
| Hillsdale & Chatham Turnpike | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 1054 | 1810 | S | n/a | $150 | $200 | 0% | $200 | U; VF | |
| York & Gettysburg Turnpike Road Co.(PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6357 | 1867 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $125 | U;VF+ | ||
| ALS -- re Democratic Convention | Van Buren, Martin | Jan-99 | BARNES#22 | 80 | 1856 | ALS | S | $2,500 | $2,500 | F;Catalog | |||
| Beech Creek Railroad Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt, Reginald C. | Jun-89 | SM#81 | 1047 | 1900 | B | I/S(*) | $100 | $130 | 10% | $143 | a/b: Alice G. Vanderbilt;* atch stock power | |
| DS | Washington, George | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 16 | 1787 | DS | SO | $8,000 | $8,500 | 0% | $8,500 | ||
| Little Wood River Mining & Smelting Co. (ID) | Widener, Peter A.B. | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7303 | 1882 | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;VF+ | |
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 322 | 1879 | BL/ | S | n/a | $450 | $150 | 17.50% | $176 | U; VF; #1998 for 100 shs; Mariposa |
| Bullfrog Keystone Gold Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 3499 | 1906 | BK/GS | S | n/a | $113 | $65 | 18% | $76 | U; VF; #1429; 500 $1 shs; Nye Co., NV |
| DS - Legal Document | Adams, John Quincy | Apr-95 | HISTAUTO | 4 | 1791 | DS | S | $550 | $300 | 10% | $330 | 6th U.S. President; VF-F; cut from larger doc | |
| Harlem River & Portchester Railroad Co. (NY) | Astor, William W. | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5667 | 1877 | B | SO | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;a/b:Franklin Delano;sm tear top border | |
| Chicago Yellow Cab Co. (NY) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2007 | BL/ | SPEC | n/a | $213 | $160 | 15% | $184 | EF; SPECIMEN | |
| Fisk Rubber Co. (MA) | Automobiles | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 404 | 1930 | S | n/a | $95 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; VF; scarce | |
| Lincoln Motor Co. (DE) | Automobiles | May-00 | SSI#10 | 404 | 1920 | S | n/a | $75 | $90 | 10% | $99 | VF | |
| Piedmont Motor Car Co. (VA) | Automobiles | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5040 | 1918 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 12% | $134 | F-VF; splits |