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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo Bay Treasure (NJ) | Shipping | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1042 | 1886 | S | n/a | $750 | $475 | 15% | $546 | VF+ | |
| New England Patriots Football Club, Inc. (MA) | Sports | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1279 | 1976 | BL/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $270 | 15% | $311 | Choice; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; pin punch cnx |
| Chesapeke & Ohio Canal (MD) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3499 | 1848 | B | n/a | $300 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF;"seen only a couple in similar condition" | |
| Liberty Loan of 1917 (United States Government) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1151 | 1917 | B | n/a | $2,500 | $2,500 | 15% | $2,875 | U;VF+;w/orginal 80 coupons-none clipped | |
| State of Louisiana | State & Treasury Bonds | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 430 | 1892 | B | n/a | $40 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF;$1000 Bond | |
| Territory of Montana (MT) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1876 | B | n/a | $125 | $125 | VF+;Price List | ||||
| Check | Sutter, John Augustus | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 354 | 1875 | CK | S | $3,000 | $2,550 | 10% | $2,805 | California Gold discover | |
| Oil Creek Rail Road Co. (PA) | Tilden, Samuel J. | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 508 | 1865 | GR | S | I&SV | $150 | $100 | 20% | $120 | VF; 650 shs; #218; hole cnx; revenue stamp |
| New York & New Jersey Bridge (NY) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3610 | 1892 | S | n/a | $400 | $230 | 15% | $265 | U;VF+ | |
| Citizens Gas Light Co. (MA) | Utilities | Nov-91 | WINS#9111 | 618 | 1895 | B | n/a | $68 | $22 | 0% | $22 | ||
| DS -- Lease | Vanderbilt, Cornelius | Nov-92 | WINS#9211 | 133 | 1866 | DS | SO | $2,250 | $1,400 | 0% | $1,400 | ||
| New York Central Sleeping Car Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William H. | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 238 | 1880 | S | I&SV | $450 | $500 | 10% | $550 | ||
| American Express (Type V) | Wells & Fargo, J. C. | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 1041 | 1866 | S | SO | $450 | $525 | 10% | $578 | #1214; R26 (rubber stamp cancelled) | |
| DS -- Connecticut Pay Table 1783 | Wolcott, Oliver, Jr. | Sep-91 | MALONE | 21 | 1788 | DS | SO | $75 | $75 | Catalog | |||
| Bruneau Gold, Incorporated (NV) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-5/10 | 640 | 1938 | OR/SR | S | n/a | $75 | $20 | 18% | $24 | U; VF; #325; 300 shs; Orange seal; Rowland, Elko Co. |
| Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad (IA) | Ames, Oakes | Nov-93 | WINS#9311 | 166 | 1868 | S | I&SV | $2,250 | $1,540 | 0% | $1,540 | F | |
| Apperson Bros. Automobile Co. (IN) | Automobiles | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1001 | 1922 | BR/ | GB | n/a | $225 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF+; $500 first mortgage; rubber stamped |
| Diamond Truce & Car Gear Co. (NY) | Automobiles | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 184 | 1896 | S | n/a | $75 | $66 | 0% | $66 | U; VF | |
| Gove Motor Car Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 316 | 1921 | S | n/a | $108 | $200 | 15% | $230 | EF* | |
| Mitchell Motors Co. (NY) | Automobiles | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1013 | 1922 | OR | S | n/a | $300 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF+ |
| Reo Motor Car Co. (MI) | Automobiles | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C4409 | 1916 | S | n/a | $400 | $380 | $380 | Price List (Realized = Asked - Discount) | ||
| Thermocar Co. (CO) | Automobiles | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5024 | 1913 | S | n/a | $125 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF+ | |
| Bach Aircraft (DE) | Aviation | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 2139 | 1930 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 10% | $248 | U;VF+;minor spots;only 2nd we've seen | |
| Hub Airlines (IN) | Aviation | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5075 | SPEC | n/a | $150 | $100 | 12% | $112 | EF; n.d. | ||
| United Aircraft | Aviation | Feb-93 | SM#113 | 5457 | S | n/a | $100 | $105 | 10% | $116 |