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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh & Westmoreland Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2214 | 1864 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | V+;R44 | |
| Upper Economy Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2065 | 1865 | S | n/a | $375 | $325 | 10% | $358 | U; VF+; R50 | |
| ALS - to James Bell re: law lawsuit (NH) | Pierce, Franklin | 4-Apr | Barnes #27 | 57 | 1851 | ALS | SO | $550 | Catalog;VG | ||||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1002 | 1971 | MTL | S | n/a | $400 | $350 | 10% | $385 | EF+; green |
| Free Society of Traders (PA) | Pre-1800 | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1005A | 1683 | S | n/a | $2,500 | $36,000 | 10% | $39,600 | VF;"only piece to date seen by us" | |
| Oregon & Transcontinental Co. (OR) | Pullman, George M. | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 429 | 1882 | GR/ | S | I&SV | $250 | $250 | 15% | $288 | F; PASS-CO; "minor tear at right" |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co. (KS) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5338 | 1874 | B | n/a | $100 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF+ | |
| Bellingham Mt. Baker Spokane Railroad (WA) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5345 | 1914 | S | n/a | $200 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U;VF+;"Cox lists only a bond Specimen" | |
| Brunswick & Albany Railroad Co. (GA) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2222 | 1869 | S | n/a | $400 | $275 | 15% | $316 | U;VF;RN-P5;RN-W2 | |
| Central City Railway (NY) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8235 | 1871 | S | n/a | $63 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF;R45;light stain from stub | |
| Chicago, Portage & Superior Railway Co. (IL-WI) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1196 | 1881 | B | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+;First Mortgage Land Grant Bond | |
| Columbus & Indiana Central Railway (OH/IN) | Railroads | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 138 | 1867 | S | n/a | $100 | E;Price List | ||||
| Detroit & Port Huron Shore Line Railway | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5152 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VF+ | |
| Farmers Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5289 | 1866 | S | n/a | $150 | $72 | 15% | $83 | VF;R44;cut closely across the top | |
| Grassy Island Coal & Rail Road Co. (PA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1221 | 1861 | S | n/a | $213 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF;#3;"first we've seen" | |
| Hudson & St. Lawrence Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 716 | 1873 | B | n/a | $200 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;EF;full coupons attached | |
| Kansas City & Atlantic Railroad Co. (MO) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5411 | 1893 | GB | n/a | $125 | $71 | 10% | $78 | VF+;Specimen;$500 Gold Bond | |
| Liberty & Vienna Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3170 | 1872 | S | n/a | $213 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF;#23 | |
| Meadow Lands & Zediker Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5481 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $72 | 15% | $83 | VF;#23 | |
| Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 2061 | 1839 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 10% | $121 | Scarce and very early | |
| New Orleans & North Eastern Railroad Co. (LA) | Railroads | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 5070 | 1872 | PR | S | n/a | $250 | $275 | 15% | $316 | VF;lightly soiled |
| Newark & Hudson Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5330 | n.d. | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | EF;RN-U;unissued | |
| Ottawa, Oswego & Fox River Valley Railroad | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5716 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF+;R-46 | |
| Pittsburgh, Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5884 | 1897 | GB | n/a | $200 | $91 | 12% | $102 | VF+;Spec;"earliest exam we've offered-unique" | |
| Richmond & York River Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 752 | 1866 | B | n/a | $279 | $530 | 15% | $610 | U; EF;#89 |