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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | May-95 | WINS#9 | 509 | 1970 | MTL | S | n/a | $500 | $385 | 0% | $385 | Choice; green |
| Early Rhode Island colonial bond | Pre-1800 | 7-Mar | WINS-PL0703 | 1670 | DS | S | $650 | 10% | $650 | An exhibit piece | |||
| Oregon & Transcontinental Co. (OR) | Pullman, George M. | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 6076 | 1882 | SV | n/a | $100 | $45 | 10% | $50 | VF | |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co. (KS) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5547 | 1889 | GB | n/a | $62 | $70 | 10% | $77 | VF+;$1000 Gold Bond | |
| Belleville, Centralia & Eastern Railroad (IL) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5354 | 1859 | S | n/a | $63 | $36 | 15% | $41 | VF+ | |
| Brunswick & Albany Railroad Co. (GA) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 2205 | 1869 | B | n/a | $625 | $1,000 | 10% | $1,100 | VF;toning;"4th we've seen in a decade" | |
| Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad (KS) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1093 | 1898 | GB | n/a | $375 | $230 | 10% | $253 | EF+; Specimen | |
| Chicago, Portage & Superior Railway Co. (IL) | Railroads | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 490 | 1881 | GB | n/a | $100 | $115 | 10% | $127 | U;coupons attached | |
| Columbian Intramural Railway (IL) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7454 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+;#15 | |
| Detroit & Port Huron Shore Line Railway | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5481 | 1900 | GB | n/a | $125 | $61 | 12% | $68 | VF+;$1000 Gold Bond | |
| Farmers Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5161 | 1866 | S | n/a | $63 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF | |
| Grantsburg, Rush City & St. Cloud Railroad Co. | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5297 | 1881 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;stub attached left | |
| Hudson & St. Lawrence Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1228 | 1873 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+ | |
| Kansas & Nebraska Railway of Kansas (KS-NE) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5315 | 1876 | S | n/a | $100 | $85 | 15% | $98 | VF | |
| Liberty & Vienna Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1121 | 1872 | S | n/a | $250 | $148 | 15% | $170 | VF;#28 | |
| McKeesport & Bessemer Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | May-00 | SSI#10 | 338 | 1891 | S | n/a | $95 | $140 | 10% | $154 | VF;"only 17 ever reported" | |
| Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jan-93 | FFH#47 | 133 | 1840 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 10% | $165 | Scarce and very early | |
| New Orleans & North Eastern Railroad Co. (LA) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 245 | 1884 | S | n/a | $90 | 17% | $106 | VF+ | ||
| Newark & Hudson Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1156 | 1929 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF;#45;minor edge splits | |
| Oswego & Rome Railroad | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5855 | 1891 | B | n/a | $100 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF;Certificate for 2nd Mortgage Bond | |
| Pittsburgh Southern Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8314 | 1878 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF+;$189 Transport Note | |
| Richmond & York River Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 551 | 1857 | B | n/a | $213 | $155 | 10% | $171 | F; punch cancelled | |
| Seaboard Air Line Belt Railroad Co. | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 6100 | 1893 | GB | n/a | $200 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;VF;Specimen | |
| Southern Railway Security Co. (PA) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5920 | 1894 | GB | n/a | $200 | $130 | 12% | $146 | EF;Specimen | |
| Tacoma Eastern Railroad Co. (WA) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 652 | 1909 | S | n/a | $80 | $135 | 10% | $149 | F;minor chipping at bottom edge |