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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Cattle Co. (WY Terr.) | Misc Certificates | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5219 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;s/b:Thomas Sturgis | |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3674 | 1886 | B | SV | $500 | $550 | 10% | $605 | U;EF;"premium quality | |
| Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. (CT) | Munitions | May-98 | WINS#15 | 727 | 1947 | S | n/a | $40 | $46 | 0% | $46 | EF | |
| Bull Creek Oil Co. (WV) | Oils | Nov-93 | WINS#9311 | 662 | 1865 | S | n/a | $175 | $123 | 0% | $123 | VF; RN | |
| Fuller Farm Oil (MA) | Oils | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5577 | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U;VF;R48 | |
| McClintockville Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Oct-93 | SM-PL1093 | C1006 | 1865 | S | n/a | $135 | $135 | Catalog, Price List,R43, dates in 1880's | |||
| Randolph Oil & Mining Co (WV) | Oils | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1213 | 1865 | PR | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 20% | $168 | PMG: Choice About Unc 58; 100 shs; #61; duty stamp |
| Volcanic Oil & Coal Co. (WV) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2066 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U; VF+; R44 | |
| Freeport Railroad Co. (CA) | Pioche, F.L.A. | 4-Nov | Holabird #33 | 308 | 1864 | S | SO | $975 | $475 | 15% | $546 | U;VF;"rare signature & stock";w/31of 36 coupons | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C4687 | MTL | S | n/a | $450 | 15% | $518 | VF;Price List; issued; ca. 1960-75 | ||
| Pullman Southern Car Co. (KY) | Pullman, George M. | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 533 | 1876 | BR/BK | B | SO | $125 | $110 | 20% | $132 | VF+; $500 7% 1s Mort.; POC(2) in signature |
| Atlanta Terminal (GA) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5423 | 1905 | S | n/a | $100 | $135 | 15% | $155 | VF;"ornate border";minor border tears;#18 | |
| Berlin Branch Railroad of Pennsylvania (PA) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5649 | 1877 | S | n/a | $125 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF;"only one...seen" | |
| Buffalo & State Line Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 588 | 1852 | S | n/a | $90 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF | |
| Central of Georgia Railway Co. (GA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8123 | 1905 | GB | n/a | $125 | $72 | 10% | $79 | VF+ | |
| Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. (IL-IA) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5463 | 1889 | B | n/a | $100 | $62 | 12% | $69 | VF+;$5000 Bond | |
| Columbus Southern Railway | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5470 | 1890 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF;"rarely seen issued" | |
| Docks Connecting Railway Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5310 | 1897 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF+;#22 | |
| Fernandina & Jacksonville Railroad (FL) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5748 | 1883 | GB | n/a | $200 | $2,000 | 12% | $2,240 | VF;Specimen;toning left;1st Mortgage GB | |
| Green Bay, Winona & St. Paul Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 1015 | 1892 | B | n/a | $150 | $125 | $125 | U; EF | ||
| Huntingdon & Broad Top Mountain Rail Road and Coal Co. (PA) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 970 | 1863 | B | n/a | $175 | $175 | 0% | $175 | ||
| Kansas City & Southwestern Railway of Missouri (MO) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5412 | 1886 | GB | n/a | $200 | $117 | 10% | $129 | VF;Specimen;$1000 Gold Bond | |
| Little Falls & Dakota Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5327 | 1883 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF;#23;"1st we've offered";stub attached, left | |
| Memphis & Charleston Rail Road Co. (TN) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5487 | 1891 | BR | S | n/a | $200 | $175 | 15% | $201 | U;VF+ |
| Mohawk & Malone Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 354 | 1892 | GB | n/a | $65 | $70 | 10% | $77 | VF;"scarce" |