Historical Price Database

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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NameCategoryAuction DateAuction CatalogItem NumberYear SignedColorTypeSignedEst-AskRealizedComm-DiscCostRemarks
Philadelphia & Gulf Steamship Co. (DE) Shipping 2-Apr SM#218 5797 1910 S n/a $125 $100 12% $112 U;VF+
Erlanger Bond (Cr. #119) Slidell, John 5-Aug WINS#0508 448 1863 B SO $800 $750 10% $825 U;EF;partial coupons attached left & right
Vermont Horse Stock Co. (VT) Sports Jul-00 Wins#20 808 1872 S n/a $500 $500 10% $550 U
Civil War Confiderate (Cr. 55) (Richmond VA) State & Treasury Bonds 4-Aug Wins#0408 459 1862 B n/a $175 $110 10% $121 U;w/attached coupons;some age spots
Ohio Canal Stock ($4,200) State & Treasury Bonds 2-Mar SM#217 1499 1861 B n/a $225 $248 10% $273 VF;some staple holes
State of Missouri (CSA) State & Treasury Bonds 6-Dec SM#268 1061 1862 B n/a $400 $400 15% $460 VF+;small tear by coupons
United States of America, $50 3% adjusted service bond, 1936 State & Treasury Bonds 10-Jun SPINK-302 18 1936 BK/GR B n/a $650 $500 20% $600 EF; #36781106; green underprint & red seal
Late Republic of Texas, $95.83, 1854, (Cr 53B), 2d Class B Texas 10-Feb SPINK#300 163 1854 B n/a $100 $120 20% $144 VF; #4867
Central Bridge (NH) Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads 3-Feb SM#227 5096 1823 S n/a $63 $60 15% $69 VF+;minor stain right margin;#19
Rancocus Toll Bridge Co. (NJ) Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads Dec-00 WINS#21 1 1793 S n/a $2,000 $1,000 10% $1,100 U;EF;"rare 18th century stock certificate"
Louisiana Electric Light Co. (LA) Utilities Feb-98 SM#173 5229 1892 GB n/a $200 $100 10% $110 VF+; Gold Bond $1000; "scarce"
New York Central Sleeping Car Co. (NY) Vanderbilt, Cornelius II Jun-93 SM#118 2416 1886 S SV $200 $210 10% $231
DS -- uncommon patent authorization Victoria, Queen of Britian Jul-97 BARNES#19 117 1843 DS S $750 $750 Catalog; s/a: Victoria R
American Express (Type V) Wells & Fargo, William Jan-94 SM#124 100 1866 S SO $450 $625 10% $688 VF;R23, few pinholes;
DS - re injunction -- Statesman, American Revolution Wythe, George Feb-98 SM#175 22 1797 S n/a $550 $650 10% $715 VG; choice; SD
Spruce Gulch Mining Co. (Dakota Terr.) Mining 10-May Holabird-10/10 926 1886 GR/ S n/a $300 $75 18% $88 EF; #24; 2000 $5 shs; Deadwood - Lawrence Co.; Silver "$5"
Charles Pratt & Co. (NY) Archbold, John D. Jan-94 SM#124 12 1883 S SV $500 $1,900 10% $2,090 a/b:H.H. Rogers; C. M. Pratt; #25
Bayerische Motoren Werke (Germany) Automobiles Sep-99 WINS#18 191 1942 B n/a $125 $125 0% $125 U; EF
Duesenburg Automobile & Motors Co. (IN) Automobiles Jan-97 WINS#12 172 1922 S n/a $450 $600 $600 U; EF; Interim certificate
Hydro Motor Car Co. (OH) Automobiles 6-Dec SM#269 5004 1918 GR S n/a $150 $80 15% $92 U;VF;small piece of of top edge
Packard Motor Car Co. (MI) Automobiles Oct-98 STOCKSEARCH 416 1929 S n/a $65 $70 10% $77 VF+
Saxon Motor Car Corp. (MI) Automobiles Jul-97 SM#166 5330 1921 S n/a $250 $350 10% $385 U; VF+
Velie Motor of Missouri (MO) Automobiles May-96 SM-PL0596 C4417 1914 S n/a $300 $300 Price List;VF+; scarce-only [one] seen
Coastal Airways (DE) Aviation 5-Mar SM#247 2009 1929 GR S n/a $250 $200 15% $230 U;VF;"few certif have seaplane illustration"
Lincoln Aircraft (DE) Aviation 4-Jul SM#240 3560 1931 S n/a $213 $250 15% $288 U;VF+