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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Central Railroad Co. (NY) | Corning, Erastus | Feb-89 | SM#77 | 526 | 1853 | B | SO | $50 | $65 | 10% | $72 | POC(?) | |
| Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Co. (IA) | Dix, John A. | Jan-90 | GARRISON | n/a | 1860 | S | SO | $165 | $165 | Catalog | |||
| General Motors Co. (NJ) | Durant, William C. | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 2228 | 1916 | S | I&SV | $12,500 | $10,500 | 10% | $11,550 | VF+;few minor staple holes | |
| ALS - to Mrs. Ehrman re: she & her husband's move | Einstein, Albert | 4-Apr | Barnes #27 | 23 | 1951 | ALS | SO | $4,500 | Catalog;F;ltr in German w/translation | ||||
| Nutcracker - San Francisco Ballet Assoc. | Entertainment | Oct-94 | WINS#9410 | 419 | B | n/a | $200 | $275 | 0% | $275 | Fine; SPECIMEN | ||
| American Express Co. (NY) | Express & Transportation | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 200 | n.d. | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;E;unissued |
| American Merchants Union Express (NY) | Fargo, William G. | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 2818 | 1868 | S | SO | $200 | $210 | 10% | $231 | EF+; single punch hole CNX; R24 | |
| DS - Passport issued to W. Thomson | Fish, Hamilton | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 40 | 1869 | DS | SO | $75 | $95 | 10% | $105 | U | |
| Internatiional Banana Food (AZ) | Food & Drink | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5138 | 1906 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+ | |
| DS - Hospital Incorporation | Franklin, Benjamin | Nov-93 | HISTAUTO | 67 | 1751 | DS | S | $17,500 | $17,500 | Catalog; a/b: Israel Pemberton, Jr. | |||
| ALS -- Letter of Introduction | Gerry, Elbridge | Nov-94 | BARNES#15 | 15 | 1802 | ALS | S | $1,350 | $1,350 | SD; Catalog; very good condition | |||
| Union Depot Grounds (MO) | Gould, Jay | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 89 | 1882 | S | I/SV | $900 | E;s/b:George J.Gould (son);Price List | ||||
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Harriman, Edward H. | Jan-91 | MALONE | n/a | 1901 | S | I&SV | $390 | $390 | Catalog | |||
| DS - Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad Co. | Hill, James J. | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C5114 | 1886 | DS | SO | $1,500 | $1,275 | $1,275 | Price List (Realized = Asked - Discount) | ||
| Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway (OH) | Huntington, Collis P. | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 178 | 1887 | S | I&SV | $450 | $400 | 0% | $400 | ||
| Hartford Steam Broiler Inspection & Insurance Co. (PA-CT) | Insurance | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1879 | S | n/a | $80 | $80 | VF+;Price List | ||||
| Bank of Communications Corp (China) | International | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 383 | 1936 | S | n/a | $157 | $182 | 15% | $209 | VF | |
| Compania Minera de Dicido (Spain) | International | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 336 | 1911 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF | |
| Industrie Und Kultur Verein Zu Nurnberg (Germany) | International | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 469 | 1832 | S | n/a | $425 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U;EF;early German Horse Farm certificate | |
| Poyaisian Land Grant | International | 9-Jan | S-SM#292 | 3809 | 1834 | BK | D | n/a | $250 | $250 | 20% | $300 | VF; #677; grant of 30 acres; s/b: Gregor McGregor |
| MDS -- SIGNER | Johnson, William Samuel | May-92 | SM#106 | 209 | 1775 | MDS | SO | $388 | $450 | 10% | $494 | ||
| Pullman Co. (IL) | Lincoln, Robert Todd | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5875 | 1906 | S | SO | $200 | $75 | 12% | $84 | VF+ | |
| Alden Type Setting & Distributing Machine Co. (NY) | Manufacturing | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5001 | 1863 | S | n/a | $188 | $80 | 10% | $88 | VF; i/t: Isaiah Alden | |
| Exposition Cotton Mills (GA) | Manufacturing | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5454 | 1882 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF+;POC;#31;light staining from stub,left | |
| Parlor Cattle Car (OH) | Manufacturing | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5141 | 1882 | GR/ | S | n/a | $125 | $250 | 15% | $288 | VF; #122; 45 shs; Green overprint; "paper separation at top" |