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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Consolidated Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 448 | 1922 | S | n/a | $88 | $130 | 10% | $143 | s/b:Francis S Borax Smith | |
| American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1926 | BL | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | U;VF;Price List | |||
| Colored Masonic Hall Association (PA) | Misc Certificates | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1099 | 1924 | C | n/a | $250 | $160 | 12% | $179 | U; VF+; only three known | |
| Land Company of Florida (MD) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1931 | OR | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | U;EF;Price List;"ornate scroll over the title" | |||
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PA) | Misc Certificates | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5229 | 1867 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF;R44 | |
| United States Freehold Land & Emigration (NY) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5296 | 1871 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | 6-Dec | SM#268 | 1052 | 1886 | BR | B | SV | $400 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;EF;fully issued |
| General Ordnance (CT) | Munitions | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 1954 | 1917 | GR/ | S | n/a | $400 | $325 | 20% | $390 | VF+; #852; 100 shs; "Fantastic vignette of bi-plane" |
| Bunker Hill Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Nov-92 | SM PL 1092 | n/a | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | Catalog, R48 | |||
| Glendale Oil (PA) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5776 | 1864 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF;#2;light soiling on folds | |
| McCormick & McKissick Lubricating Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 1040 | 1864 | S | n/a | $121 | $230 | 15% | $265 | EF;#51 | |
| Roberts Petroleum Torpedo Co. (NY) | Oils | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 708 | 1865 | S | n/a | $900 | $650 | 0% | $650 | EF | |
| Walnut Bottom Oil (PA) | Oils | Feb-94 | SM#125 | 5192 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $165 | 10% | $182 | R50 | |
| DS -- Certificate of Merit | Polk, James K. | Jul-98 | BARNES#21 | 70 | 1848 | DS | S | $2,250 | $2,250 | F;Catalog;s/a President | |||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5215 | 1971 | MTL | S | n/a | $250 | $149 | 15% | $171 | VF+ |
| Pennsylvania Bond for horses | Pre-1800 | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 19 | 1780 | B | n/a | $500 | $450 | 0% | $450 | E; choice | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1058 | 1870 | S | SO | $225 | $310 | 10% | $341 | R46; small POC(5) in signature | |
| Atlantic & Gulf Railroad Co. (GA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5218 | 1874 | S | n/a | $150 | $175 | 15% | $201 | U;VF+ | |
| Birmingham, Ensley & Bessemer Railroad (AL) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 1095 | 1912 | S | n/a | $250 | $275 | 10% | $303 | U;VF;"perhaps unique" | |
| Buffalo, Bradford, & Pittsburgh Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5299 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $96 | 15% | $110 | VF | |
| Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey (NJ) | Railroads | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1248 | 1887 | B | n/a | $400 | $380 | 10% | $418 | EF;Specimen | |
| Chicago, St. Louis & New Orleans Railroad (LA-MS-TN-KY) | Railroads | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 849 | 1877 | B | n/a | $75 | $125 | 0% | $125 | VF | |
| Concord Railroad | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5664 | 1843 | S | n/a | $63 | $90 | 12% | $101 | VF | |
| Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad Co. (IA) | Railroads | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2240 | 1907 | S | n/a | $188 | $115 | 10% | $127 | EF; POC | |
| Fitchburg Railroad Co. (MA) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 913 | S | n/a | $158 | $80 | 0% | $80 | EF; n.d;Specimen |