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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Creek Oil Co. (WV) | Oils | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 801 | 1866 | S | n/a | $175 | $150 | 0% | $150 | VF | |
| Germantown Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1356 | 1865 | S | n/a | $300 | $190 | 15% | $219 | U;VF+;R48;#35 | |
| McClintockville Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5864 | 1864 | S | n/a | $125 | $90 | 10% | $99 | U;VF;R47 | |
| Revenue Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1379 | 1864 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Vulcan Oil & Mining Co of West Virginia (WV) | Oils | 1-May | FHW#62 | 359 | 1865 | S | n/a | $203 | 17% | $238 | VF | ||
| ALS -- re: appointment recommendation to Navy Secy. | Polk, James K. | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 320 | 1831 | ALS | S | $1,900 | $1,100 | 10% | $1,210 | F;4to;11th President of U.S. | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 298 | MTL | S | n/a | $650 | "Mint cond-rare";n.d.;Specimen;green;Price List | ||||
| Miami Land Warrant (OH) | Pre-1800 | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2187 | 1789 | D | n/a | $1,200 | $1,500 | 10% | $1,650 | EF; #20; for 640 acres | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Feb-88 | SM#69 | 583 | 1869 | S | SO | $125 | $150 | 10% | $165 | ||
| Atlantic & Danville Railway Co. (VA) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5633 | 1895 | GB | n/a | $250 | $200 | 12% | $224 | VF+;Specimen;$1000 1st Mortgage Gold Bond | |
| Birmingham & Ansonia Horse Railroad (CT) | Railroads | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 2080 | 1887 | B | n/a | $200 | $500 | 10% | $550 | EF;"only 40 issued" | |
| Buffalo & Susquehanna Railway (NY) | Railroads | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 722 | 1903 | S | n/a | $75 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;EF;"scarce" | |
| Central Pacific Railway Co. (UT) | Railroads | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 513 | SPEC | PR/ | B | n/a | $125 | $105 | 15% | $121 | F; POC; SPECIMEN |
| Chicago, Saginaw & Canada Railroad Co. (MI) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3146 | 1873 | GR | GB | n/a | $213 | $210 | 15% | $242 | U;VF+ |
| Columbus, Chicago & Indiana Central Railway (OH-IN-IL) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2232 | 1872 | S | n/a | $250 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+;i&s/b:George F. Baker | |
| Dover & Rockaway Railroad (NJ) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5806 | 1911 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10.00% | $110 | VF;lightly stained from stub | |
| Findlay Street Railway Co. (OH) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5174 | 1889 | S | n/a | $200 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF | |
| Greensburgh & Hempfield Electric Street Railway (PA) | Railroads | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5664 | 1890 | B | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+ | |
| Huntingdon & Broad Top Mountain Rail Road and Coal Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5463 | 1862 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF;R44 | |
| Kansas City, Beatrice & Western Railroad (NE) | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5371 | 1902 | GR/ | GB | n/a | $60 | $30 | 10% | $33 | *; $1000 5%; #2 |
| Little Rock & Hot Springs Western Railroad (AR) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1236 | 1899 | GB | n/a | $188 | $210 | 10% | $231 | VF;"scarce" | |
| Memphis City Railroad (TN) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5796 | 1882 | S | n/a | $125 | $65 | 12% | $73 | VF | |
| Monongahela Inclined Plane Co. (PA) | Railroads | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 131 | 1935 | S | n/a | $100 | $104 | 18% | $123 | EF | |
| New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad Co. (LA) | Railroads | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 490 | 1877 | B | n/a | $300 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF;attached coupons | |
| Norfolk & Great Western Railroad Co (VA) | Railroads | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 816 | 1869 | B | n/a | $70 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; F |