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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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+ |