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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Canal Stock ($2,400) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1497 | 1851 | B | n/a | $225 | $250 | 10% | $275 | ||
| State of Missouri (City of St. Louis) | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 3150 | 1867 | B | n/a | $400 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;VF;fold splitting | |
| United States of America Territory of Florida | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 3206 | 1835 | B | n/a | $225 | $350 | 10% | $385 | VF;s/b:John Eaton | |
| Land Scrip | Texas | Oct-94 | WINS#9410 | 204 | 1830 | C | n/a | $1,350 | $900 | 0% | $900 | minor paper loss at signature | |
| Canada Southern Bridge Co. (NY) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | May-00 | SSI#10 | 311 | 1874 | S | n/a | $85 | $95 | 10% | $105 | VF;#17;"scarce" | |
| Rancocus Toll Bridge Co. (NJ) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 2207 | 1793 | S | n/a | $500 | $925 | 10% | $1,018 | ||
| Laclede Gas Light Co. (MO) | Utilities | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 824 | 1889 | BR/ | GB | n/a | $100 | $50 | 20% | $60 | VF+; $100 5% Gold Bond |
| New York Central Sleeping Car Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, Cornelius II | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 295 | 1886 | S | I&SV | $150 | $170 | 10% | $187 | ||
| DS -- pardon | Victoria, Queen of Britian | Feb-98 | SM#175 | 439 | 1860 | DS | S | $350 | $375 | 10% | $413 | G; 4to; separated at center horizontal fold | |
| American Express (Type V) | Wells & Fargo, William | Jun-91 | SM#97 | 1185 | 1863 | S | SO | $400 | $500 | 10% | $550 | 400e; lt scat browning, tiny edge tear, repairs | |
| Oregon & Transcontinental Co. (OR) | Wrigley, William, Jr. | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2155 | 1884 | S | I&SV | $1,250 | $1,750 | 10% | $1,925 | VF+; Wrigley gum/Field; unique | |
| Gold Coin Mining Co. (Dakota Terr.) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 923 | 1886 | GL/ | S | n/a | $300 | $200 | 18% | $235 | U; F; #36; 1000 $5 shs; Deadwood - Lawrence Co. |
| American Meter Co. (NY) | Archbold, John D. | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2070 | 1910 | S | I&SV | $425 | $650 | 10% | $715 | VF+ | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke (Germany) | Automobiles | May-98 | WINS#15 | 155 | 1942 | S | n/a | $150 | $165 | 0% | $165 | U; choice condition | |
| Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Co. (IN) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2017 | 1922 | GR/ | IC | n/a | $300 | $180 | 10% | $198 | *;Ad Interim Certificate; preferred |
| Hupp Motor Car Corp. (VA) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5049 | 1930 | OL/ | S | n/a | $113 | $90 | 0% | - | *; VF; 1 sh; #95710 |
| Packard Motor Car Co. (MI) | Automobiles | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C3251 | 1929 | SPEC | $500 | $500 | Price List; EF+ | ||||
| Saxon Motor Car Co. (NY) | Automobiles | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1021 | 1921 | GR | S | n/a | $225 | $106 | 15% | $122 | *; 100 shs |
| Van Motor Car (SD) | Automobiles | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5788 | 1910 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U;VF+ | |
| City of Fort Wayne - Paul Baer Field Aviation Bonds (IN) | Aviation | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8089 | 1929 | B | n/a | $200 | 15% | $230 | Price List;VF+ | ||
| Lewis American Airways (CO) | Aviation | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5036 | 1935 | S | n/a | $200 | $101 | 15% | $116 | VF+;w/2 color sales brochures | |
| Continental Railway (NJ-PA-IL-IN) | Baker, George F. | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7458 | 1882 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+ | |
| Bank of Wadesborough (NC) | Banks | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5269 | 1853 | S | n/a | $213 | $220 | 10% | $242 | U; VF | |
| First National Bank of Tamaqua (PA) | Banks | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 894 | BK | S | SPEC | $150 | $190 | 20% | $228 | EF+; SPECIMEN; capital stock | |
| Savings Bank of Griffin (GA) | Banks | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5066 | 1895 | S | n/a | $150 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF;#33 |