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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 117 | 1886 | B | SV | $700 | $600 | 10% | $660 | Choice | |
| Bartlett Fire-Extinguishing Co. (VA) | Munitions | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1087 | 1885 | S | n/a | $400 | $325 | 12% | $364 | U; VF | |
| Buffalo Pipe Line (NY) | Oils | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5303 | 1880 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF | |
| Fonner Farm Oil Co. (CA) | Oils | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 356 | 1866 | S | n/a | $600 | $600 | U;EF;Price List;"extremely-rare" | |||
| Mc Elheny Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 1-May | FHW#62 | 216 | 1864 | S | n/a | $203 | 17% | $238 | VF+ | ||
| Plainfield Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2048 | 1865 | S | n/a | $313 | $290 | 10% | $319 | U; VF+ | |
| Van Dusen Oil Co. of Philadelphia (PA) | Oils | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1072 | 1866 | S | n/a | $400 | $500 | 12% | $560 | U; VF+;"first seen" | |
| ALS-re:appointment former aid-de-camp&mentions upcoming elections | Pierce, Franklin | 2-Dec | WINS#0212 | 242 | 1848 | ALS | SO | $1,000 | $1,100 | 10% | $1,210 | fine Pierce letter | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C1065 | 1970 | MTL | S | n/a | $475 | $475 | EF;Price List;1960-75 | ||
| Georgia -- Land Grant for 250 Acres | Pre-1800 | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1105 | 1784 | DS | S | $1,250 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | VF;#873 | |
| Pullman Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 175 | 1893 | S | I&SV | $275 | $191 | 10% | $210 | s/b: Horace Porter | |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co. (KS) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7406 | 1874 | RD | B | n/a | $62 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF |
| Belt Railway (TN) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 48 | 1918 | S | n/a | $180 | 17% | $211 | EF-VF | ||
| Brunswick & Albany Railroad Co. (GA) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 240 | 1869 | GR/ | B | n/a | $300 | $260 | 20% | $312 | VF; 2nd Mort.; $1000; #58; s/b Henry Clews; RN-W2; RN-P5 |
| Central City, Deadwood & Eastern Railroad (Dakota Terr.) | Railroads | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C4428 | 1880 | B | n/a | $350 | $350 | EF;Price List | |||
| Chicago, Portage & Superior Railway Co. (IL-WI) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7442 | 1881 | B | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF | |
| Columbus & Maysville Railway (OH) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5425 | 1879 | B | n/a | $125 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+ | |
| Detroit Southern | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5632 | 1902 | S | n/a | $62 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF;couple minor pinholes | |
| Farmingdale & Squan Village Rail Road Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 319 | 1872 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 20% | $132 | PMG: abt Uncirculated 50; 50 shs; #13; pen cnx | |
| Grassy Island Rail Road (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7483 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF+;#8 | |
| Hudson River & Washington County Midland Railroad (NY) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5781 | 1895 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;VF+ | |
| Kansas City & New Orleans Railroad (AR) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5409 | 1891 | B | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+;Specimen;$1000 Bond | |
| Lima Northern Railway Co. (OH) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5215 | 1896 | BR | S | n/a | $125 | $325 | 15% | $374 | VF;#16;stock not listed in Cox |
| Meigs Elevated Railway Co. (MA) | Railroads | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2236 | 1890 | BR | S | n/a | $250 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;VF+ |
| Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | May-95 | SM-PL0595 | C1801 | 1835 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | Price List |