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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Virginia | State & Treasury Bonds | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 814 | 1885 | S | n/a | $70 | $100 | $100 | U; F | ||
| Parish of Saint Landry (LA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2315 | 1862 | B | n/a | $500 | $500 | 15% | $575 | VF;minor foxing;"ornate border";#5 | |
| State of Missouri (MO) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5480 | 1875 | GR | B | n/a | $200 | $91 | 15% | $105 | VF;#10;s/b:Governor Hardin |
| Unitred States of America 3% Adjusted Service Bond of 1945 (USA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1488 | 1936 | /SR | B | n/a | $625 | $450 | 15% | $518 | *; VF; $50; SR: green tint; red Treasury seal |
| Republic of Texas 10% Loan | Texas | Jun-84 | YATCHMAN | n/a | 1840 | B | SO | $175 | $175 | Price Guide | |||
| Centre Turnpike Road (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5379 | 1821 | S | n/a | $45 | $60 | 15% | $69 | *; EF; UNISSUED; 1 sh | |
| Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Turnpike Road Co. (CA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 375 | 1869 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $2,500 | $950 | 18% | $1,116 | #207; 5 shs; "very rare"; creases & folds |
| North American Edison (DE) | Utilities | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5280 | 1928 | S | I&SV | $300 | $260 | 10% | $286 | VF+; s/b: Ed Wynn (actor) | |
| Beech Creek, Clearfield & South Western Railroad Co. (PA) | Vanderbilt, Cornelius, Jr. | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5826 | S | SO | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | EF;Unissued;n.d.;#44;sm punches affect sign. | ||
| DS - German Society Membership Certificate | Von Steuben, Friedrich | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 155 | 1785 | DS | SO | $2,000 | $1,800 | 10% | $1,980 | "rare form of scarce autograph":uniformly toned | |
| American Express Co. (NY) | Wells & Fargo, William | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 108 | 1866 | S | SO | $1,200 | $900 | 10% | $990 | U;Choice | |
| Florida Railroad (FL) | Yulee, D.L. | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2244 | 1858 | S | SO | $400 | $1,150 | 15% | $1,323 | U;VF | |
| New England & Nevada Silver Mining Co. (MA) | Mining | 10-May | Holabird-10/10 | 1058 | 1866 | BK/RS | S | n/a | $750 | $200 | 18% | $235 | F; #373; 1 $100 sh; Pink seal |
| DS - Naval Appointment | Arthur, Chester A. | Oct-95 | SM#144 | 274 | 1881 | DS | S | $450 | $700 | 10% | $770 | F; President; rare in Naval Appointments | |
| Belmont Motors (DE) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5009 | 1920 | OR/ | S | n/a | $100 | $55 | 10% | $61 | *: VF; 10 shs; #774 |
| Durant Motors, Inc. (DE) | Automobiles | May-95 | WINS#9 | 160 | 1930 | S | n/a | $88 | $80 | 0% | $80 | F | |
| International Automobile League Tire & Rubber (NY) | Automobiles | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5051 | 1912 | GR/GS | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | *; VF; 1 sh; #11446; "minor fold splits" |
| Palatine Motor Transportation & Industrial Co | Automobiles | Aug-93 | WINS#9308 | 334 | 1920 | S | n/a | $175 | $150 | 0% | $150 | ||
| Scott Motor Cycle Co. Ltd. (England) | Automobiles | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 79 | 1920 | S | n/a | $400 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U;Ef:first we've seen of this certificate | |
| Victor Page Motor Corp. (DE) | Automobiles | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5029 | 1922 | S | n/a | $213 | $175 | 12% | $196 | U;VF+ | |
| Continental Aircraft & Transportation Co. (AZ) | Aviation | Oct-94 | WINS#9410 | 156 | 1915 | S | n/a | $125 | $116 | 0% | $116 | Fine; early | |
| Mexican Central Airways (AZ) | Aviation | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1930 | GR | S | n/a | $325 | $325 | U;VF+;Price List | |||
| American Bank (PA) | Banks | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 765 | SPEC | GR | S | n/a | $300 | $170 | 15% | $196 | XF;"rare-ornate title-impressive looking" |
| Bank Of Worcester (NY) | Banks | 1-May | SSI#12 | 42 | 1885 | S | n/a | $85 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF;scarce;#53 | |
| Hackettstown Bank, New Jersey (NJ) | Banks | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5074 | 1864 | S | n/a | $100 | $85 | 12% | $95 | VF+;R50;"fancy cartouche" |