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. | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 134 | 1886 | B | SV | $750 | $750 | 10% | $825 | Choice | |
| Colt Gun & Carriage (London) | Munitions | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5713 | 1901 | S | n/a | $250 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF;"excellent vignette of British soldiers" | |
| Bull Creek Oil Co. (WV) | Oils | Feb-92 | SM#103 | 5187 | 1865 | S | n/a | $60 | $48 | 10% | $53 | R48 | |
| French Creek & Cherry Run Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5576 | 1865 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF+;R48; #31 | |
| McClintockville Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Oct-91 | SM-PL1091 | n/a | 1865 | S | n/a | $110 | $110 | Catalog | |||
| Pope Farm Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5425 | 1864 | S | n/a | $213 | $115 | 15% | $132 | U;VF+;R45 | |
| Volcanic Oil & Coal Co. (WV) | Oils | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4187 | 1890 | S | n/a | $120 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF | |
| ALS s/b wife-envelope s/b Franklin - 14th U.S. President | Pierce, Franklin and Jane | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 315 | 1856 | ALS | S | $1,500 | $1,300 | 10% | $1,430 | E;very revealing...outstanding letter | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 1553 | 1971 | MTL | S | n/a | $500 | $700 | 10% | $770 | EF; premium quality |
| Pullman Palace Car Co.($1,000) | Pullman, George M. | Sep-96 | SM#154 | 2419 | 1871 | B | SO | $200 | $240 | 10% | $264 | EF; R54; #1023;"one of nicest examples" | |
| Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railway Co.(NC-SC-GA) | Railroads | May-00 | SSI#10 | 302 | 1931 | S | n/a | $40 | $55 | 10% | $61 | VF | |
| Bergen County Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5297 | 1884 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF+;#38 | |
| Buffalo & Jamestown Railroad (NY) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2223 | 1873 | S | n/a | $213 | $250 | 15% | $288 | VF+ | |
| Central of Georgia Railway Co. (GA) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 77 | 1903 | GB | n/a | $81 | 17% | $95 | EF-VF | ||
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. (IL) | Railroads | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 854 | 1915 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;professionally framed & matted;"supersb" | |
| Columbus and Cincinnati Railway Co., The (OH) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1094 | 1881 | BK | SPEC | n/a | $488 | $425 | 15% | $489 | VF; SPECIMEN; $1,000 6% 1st mort. GB; POCs |
| Dillionville & Smithfield Railway (OH) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5408 | 1926 | S | n/a | $100 | $55 | 15% | $63 | VF+;#2 | |
| Farmville & Powhatan Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 755 | 1888 | B | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;E;attahced coupons at right | |
| Great Western Coal & Transportation Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 143 | 1857 | B | n/a | $162 | $214 | 15% | $246 | U;VF | |
| Humeston & Shenandoah Railroad Co. (IA) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5753 | 1881 | B | n/a | $200 | $160 | 12% | $179 | VF+ | |
| Kansas City & Omaha Railroad Co. (NE) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5268 | 1888 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+;#46 | |
| Lionel Corp., The (NY) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1081 | LV/ | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $600 | 15% | $690 | Choice; SPECIMEN; <100 shs; POCs; ca.1940's-50's | |
| Memphis & Charleston Rail Road Co. (TN) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5176 | 1885 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+ | |
| Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2255 | 1839 | S | n/a | $213 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+;"ornamental left border" | |
| New Orleans Railways (NJ) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5741 | 1906 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;VF+ |