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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Publishing Co. (OH) | Harding, Warren G. | 9-Jan | S-SM#292 | 3535 | 1909 | OR/ | S | SO/SS/SV | $1,250 | $1,250 | 20% | $1,500 | VF+; 2 shs; #27 |
| Yellow Cab Manufacturing (ME) | Hertz, John | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1079 | 1922 | S | SO | $1,000 | $1,750 | 10% | $1,925 | ||
| Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern RR (NY) | Huntington, Collis P. | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5481 | 1886 | S | SO | $300 | $300 | 10% | $330 | EF | |
| Germania Fire Insurance Co. (NY) | Insurance | Aug-93 | WINS#9308 | 425 | 1864 | S | n/a | $175 | $212 | 0% | $212 | ||
| Banco Hipotecario (CL) | International | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 479 | BR/ | SPEC | n/a | $188 | $90 | 15% | $104 | VF; SPECIMEN; 100 Pesos 7% bond; POCs; Valparaiso; c.1883 | |
| Compagnie Maritime de la Seine (FR) | International | Apr-99 | SSI#8 | 439 | 1899 | S | n/a | $95 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF+ | |
| Imperial Chinese Government, Hukuang Rwy | International | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5651 | 1911 | B | n/a | $150 | $175 | 10% | $193 | VF | |
| Petits Chevaux Automatiques, J.R., Cie. Francaise Des | International | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 772 | 1912 | S | n/a | $432 | $481 | 15% | $553 | EF | |
| Tesoreria Nacional de Puerto Rico | International | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5800 | 1813 | C | n/a | $125 | $250 | 10% | $275 | VF | |
| LS -- Letter of Recommendation for Army Command | Johnson, Andrew | Jan-99 | Cohasco#44 | 36893 | 1842 | LS | S | $1,000 | $605 | 10% | $666 | Ink smudge near final N in Johnson | |
| Pullman Co. (IL) | Lincoln, Robert Todd | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 113 | 1912 | S | SO | $375 | $283 | 0% | $283 | ||
| Mann's Boudoir Car Co. (NY) | Mann, William D. | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 455 | 1886 | GB | SO | $160 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;VF+;s/b:W.D.Mann as pres.;scarce;Gold Bond | |
| Emporium Real Estate & Manufacturing Co. (OH) | Manufacturing | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 260 | 1856 | S | n/a | $400 | $450 | 15% | $518 | U;VF;s/b:E. Green & J. Griswold;"pretty presentation" | |
| North Carolina Millstone Co. (NC) | Manufacturing | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 801 | 1886 | OR/ | B | n/a | $100 | $50 | 20% | $60 | GVF; 'folds'; #49; $200 6% bond |
| ALS -- re diplomatic mission | Marshall, John | May-00 | SM#197 | 10 | 1797 | ALS | S | $7,500 | $9,000 | 12% | $10,080 | Good; 4to; seal tears | |
| Addie-May Mining Co of Georgia | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 1 | 1892 | S | n/a | $225 | 17% | $264 | EF-VF | ||
| American River, Water & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5228 | 1858 | S | n/a | $150 | $81 | 15% | $93 | VF;light bleed from reverse | |
| Bailey Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 666 | 1863 | S | n/a | $850 | $750 | 15% | $863 | U;EF;"extremely rare NV territory piece" | |
| Blue Light Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3303 | 1878 | S | n/a | $250 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF+;"ornate border";small size format | |
| Bullion Gold Mining Co. of No. Carolina | Mining | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 540 | 1880 | S | n/a | $213 | $185 | $185 | U; EF; rare | ||
| Central Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 372 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $226 | 10% | $249 | VF | |
| Colorado Gold Mining Co. of Philadelphia (PA) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 529 | 1866 | BK | S | n/a | $200 | $220 | 20% | $264 | VF+; #258; 30 $3 shs; R44 |
| Copper Knob Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 273 | 1880 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;VF | |
| Decatur Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5248 | 1883 | GR | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+ |
| Emerson Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5188 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF+ |