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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Packing & Navigation Co. (NJ) | Shipping | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5913 | 1901 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;VF+ | |
| Minnesota Gold Mining (MN) | Sibley, Henry | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2221 | 1866 | S | SO | $625 | $375 | 15% | $431 | VF+ | |
| St. Louis American League Base Ball Co. (MO) | Sports | 1-Nov | WINS#23 | 634 | 1916 | S | n/a | $600 | $290 | 10% | $319 | EF;"scarce, early major league baseball stock" | |
| City of San Diego (CA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1074 | 1917 | GR | B | SPEC | $375 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF;$1,000 "Lower Otay dam";"rare" |
| Nevada: Bond of the County of Storey, $1000 7% Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 119 | 1869 | B | n/a | $125 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF+; small piece of tape on verso | |
| State of Mississippi (Cr. 38A) (MS) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1838 | B | n/a | $450 | $450 | EF;Price List | ||||
| United States of America (USA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1153 | 1918 | GB | n/a | $1,000 | $800 | 15% | $920 | U;VF+;only 4 coupons attached | |
| MLS -- military content while Army General | Taylor, Zachary | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 454 | 1843 | MLS | SO | $1,200 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | VG; 8vo | |
| Baltimore & Yorktown Turnpike Road Co. (MD) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5090 | 1887 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF | |
| Philipsburg & Susquehanna Turnpike Co (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5539 | 1821 | S | n/a | $100 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF+ | |
| Holmes Electric Protective Co. of Missouri (MO) | Utilities | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2064 | 1887 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,100 | 10% | $1,210 | U; VF+; #41 | |
| Lebanon Springs Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, Cornelius II | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5305 | 1869 | S | SV | $250 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF+; R46 | |
| American Express (Type IV) | Wells & Fargo, William | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 1023 | 1860 | S | SO | $600 | $700 | 10% | $770 | VF;2,000 shs capital | |
| Check - signed | Wright, Orville | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 1316 | 1920 | CK | SO | $600 | $400 | 10% | $440 | F | |
| Anthony Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 500 | 1872 | BK | S | n/a | $400 | $130 | 18% | $153 | U; EF; #12; 500 $100 shs; Placer Co. |
| The Standard Coal & Iron Co | Ames, Oliver II | Jul-94 | WINS#9407 | 49 | 1882 | B | SO | $250 | 0% | $250 | Uncancelled; excellent | ||
| Baker Steam Motor Car and Manufacturing Co (AZ) | Automobiles | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 2088 | 1920 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | ||
| Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Co. (DE) | Automobiles | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2265 | 1924 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U;VF;rarely offered | |
| Herschell - Spillman Motor Co. (MA) | Automobiles | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C6036 | 1919 | S | n/a | $125 | 15% | $144 | Price List; U; VF | ||
| Noma Motor (DE) | Automobiles | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5017 | 1921 | S | n/a | $205 | $230 | 12% | $258 | U;VF;light soiling | |
| Roamer Motor Car (MI) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5048 | 1928 | C | n/a | $213 | $125 | 12% | $140 | VF+;Temp. Certificate-not listed as such Falater | |
| United States Automotive Co. (DE) | Automobiles | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5052 | 1921 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF* | |
| Cessna Aircraft Co., The (KS) | Aviation | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 1942 | SPEC | n/a | $500 | $550 | 10% | $605 | EF; ca. 1930's | ||
| Knoll Aircraft Corporation (KS) | Aviation | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 855 | 1929 | BR/BK | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 20% | $120 | VF+; 5 shs; #416; "First we have offered." |
| ALS - Business content | Babbage, Charles | Apr-95 | SM#137 | 15 | 1862 | ALS | S | $500 | $675 | 10% | $743 | VG; 8vo; pieces off in blank margin |