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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, Black Hills & Western Railroad (SD) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7599 | 1909 | GR | B | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+ |
| Sandusky, Dayton & Cincinnati Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 800 | 1859 | B | n/a | $125 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U;VF;attached coupons | |
| Southern California Railway Co. (CA) | Railroads | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 9912 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | PL | ||||
| Stuttgart & Rice Belt Railroad (AR) | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5626 | 1911 | S | n/a | $100 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U; VF+ | |
| United Railroads of San Francisco (CA) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 933 | 1902 | OR/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $260 | 15% | $299 | XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 4% GB; POCs; "unlisted variety |
| Western Maryland Railroad Co. (MD) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5603 | 1886 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF | |
| Bath Hotel Co. (NY) | Resorts & Hotels | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1853 | S | n/a | $175 | $175 | U;EF;Price List | ||||
| Standard Oil Trust (OH) | Rockefeller, John D. | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 205 | 1882 | S | SO | $2,500 | $2,400 | 10% | $2,640 | neatly razor cancelled | |
| Typed letter signed re: discussing his religion | Roosevelt, Theodore | 2-Dec | Barnes#25 | 94 | 1894 | LS | SO | $1,500 | VG;minor soiling;Price List | ||||
| Pennsylvania Co. (PA) | Scott, Thomas A. | Oct-94 | MALONE | 83 | 1873 | S | SO | $240 | $240 | Catalog | |||
| Boston, Newport & New York Steamboat Co. (MA) | Shipping | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5508 | 1863 | S | n/a | $62 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF+;R44 | |
| Iron Steamboat Co. of New Jersey (NJ) | Shipping | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 410 | 1902 | GB | n/a | $140 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U; VF | |
| Pacific Mail Steamship (NY) | Shipping | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 3151 | 1865 | S | n/a | $600 | $500 | 10% | $550 | VF | |
| DS - re: administering the oath of office | Shirley, William | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 331 | DS | S | $450 | $275 | 10% | $303 | F;verso tape repair | ||
| Speedway Park Association (IL) | Sports | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2080 | 1915 | RD | S | n/a | $500 | $310 | 15% | $357 | U;VF+ |
| City of Philadelphia (PA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 426 | 1856 | B | n/a | $60 | $60 | 10% | $66 | VF | |
| Nevada - State Prison Fund (NV) | State & Treasury Bonds | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 96 | 1879 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF;"scarce" | |
| State of Mississippi | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5850 | 1871 | B | n/a | $500 | $410 | 10% | $451 | VF;light age-toning | |
| United States of America (District of Columbia) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 351 | 1943 | B | n/a | $75 | $75 | 10% | $83 | VF;$25 Series E War Savings Bond | |
| ALS - to Col. Crittenden re staying at White House | Taylor, Zachary | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 453 | 1849 | ALS | SO | $3,000 | $14,000 | 10% | $15,400 | VG; 8vo;"scarce" | |
| Baltimore & Frederick-Town Turnpike Road (MD) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5106 | 1803 | S | n/a | $200 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;VF+;minor foxing,sm size format | |
| Philadelphia & West Chester Turnpike Road Co. (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 1047 | 1858 | S | n/a | $200 | $265 | 0% | $265 | U; VF | |
| Gas Light Co. of Waverly (NY) | Utilities | 1-May | SSI#12 | 680 | 1900 | S | n/a | $60 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF;"scarce" | |
| Canada Southern Railroad Co. | Vanderbilt, Cornelius II | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 4037 | B | SO | $125 | $60 | 10% | $66 | Unissued; POC(2) | ||
| New York & Harlem Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, William K. | 1-May | SSI#12 | 821 | 1900 | B | SO | $180 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF+;signature barely affected by cancellation |