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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish of Plaquemines (Pointe La Hache) (LA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7681 | 1873 | RD | B | n/a | $125 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF |
| State of Missouri (MO) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 316 | 1853 | B | n/a | $225 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VG;s/:Gen. Sterling Price;w/6 interest coupons | |
| United States Treasury World War II Bond (District of Columbia) | State & Treasury Bonds | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 350 | 1942 | B | n/a | $3,000 | $2,250 | 10% | $2,475 | "ext rare-1st we've had";stamped SPOILED | |
| Republic of Texas (Cr. 40B) (TX) | Texas | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 5133 | 1840 | B | n/a | $300 | $325 | 15% | $374 | F-VF | |
| Centre Turnpike Road (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5869 | 1809 | S | n/a | $100 | $94 | 15% | $108 | U;VF+;"ornate cartouche" | |
| Salem Turnpike & Chelsea Bridge (MA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3647 | 1804 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;V | |
| New York & East River Gas (NY) | Utilities | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5112 | 1895 | GB | n/a | $125 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF+ | |
| Beech Creek, Clearfield & South Western Railroad Co. (NY) | Vanderbilt, Cornelius, Jr. | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 219 | 1883 | BK | S | SO | $75 | $100 | 20% | $120 | VF; POC(3) in signature;#44; $100 shs |
| DS - re: horse requsition | Vincent, Strong | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 137 | 1863 | DS | SO | $2,750 | $3,200 | 10% | $3,520 | 1 of less than approximately 10 we know of | |
| American Express Co. (NY) | Wells & Fargo, William | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1274 | 1865 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,450 | 10% | $1,595 | VF | |
| Utah Western Railway Co. (UT Terr.) | Young, John W. | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 627 | 1889 | GR/BK | S | I&SO | $300 | $230 | 20% | $276 | EF+ (unfolded); 10 shs; #6 |
| Mecklenburg Gold & Copper Co. of Baltimore (NC) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 1003 | 1860 | BK/OR | S | n/a | $600 | $850 | 18% | $999 | U; VF; "rare"; #251; 1000 $5 shs; also corp. document |
| DS - Marine Corps Appointment | Arthur, Chester A. | Oct-95 | SM#144 | 38 | 1884 | DS | S | $750 | $700 | 10% | $770 | VF; signature slightly light; President | |
| Belmont Motors (DE) | Automobiles | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C6255 | 1920 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $230 | Price List; U; VF | ||
| Durant Motors, Inc. (DE) | Automobiles | Oct-94 | WINS#9410 | 125 | 1923 | S | n/a | $80 | $40 | 0% | $40 | EF | |
| Indian Motorcycle Co. (MA) | Automobiles | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1010 | BR | SPEC | n/a | $525 | $325 | 15% | $374 | EF; SPECIMEN; 100 shs | |
| Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co. (MI) | Automobiles | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5032 | SPEC | n/a | $200 | $120 | 12% | $134 | EF;n.d.;Specimen | ||
| Schuylkill Transportation Co. (PA) | Automobiles | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5014 | 1930 | S | n/a | $100 | $77 | 10% | $85 | U;VF+ | |
| Victor Page Motor Corp. (DE) | Automobiles | 1-May | SSI#12 | 664 | 1924 | S | n/a | $180 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;VF;rare;s/b:Victor W. Page | |
| Commonwealth Aircraft Inc. (KS) | Aviation | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 196 | 1943 | S | n/a | $126 | $150 | 18% | $177 | VF; slight edge damage (repaired) | |
| Mexican Central Airways (AZ) | Aviation | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1054 | 1930 | S | n/a | $400 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF+ | |
| Albany City Bank (NY) | Banks | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5113 | SPEC | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 0% | - | SPECIMEN; "18__" |
| Bank of Woodstock (VT) | Banks | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 261 | 1832 | S | n/a | $108 | $100 | $100 | U; F; rare | ||
| Hackettstown Bank, New Jersey (NJ) | Banks | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5093 | 1856 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 12% | $146 | VF;light toning on fold;# 1 | |
| Security Bank & Trust of Memphis (TN) | Banks | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5129 | 1918 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U; VF+ |