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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Island Oil (PA) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2056 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U;VF+ | |
| DS -- Naval promotion | Polk, James K. | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 440 | 1847 | DS | S | $1,200 | $1,100 | 10% | $1,210 | VG;vellum;"scarce" | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5181 | 1969 | MTL | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+;#9;multicolored circus figures all around green border |
| Pennsylvania Population Co. | Pre-1800 | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 2152 | 1794 | S | n/a | $2,500 | $2,100 | 10% | $2,310 | VF;i/t:Aaron Burr; s/b: John Nicholson | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 2806 | 1870 | S | SO | $300 | $320 | 10% | $352 | VF+;POC(?);R46 (rubber stamped) | |
| Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Co. | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5444 | 1897 | S | n/a | $125 | $140 | 10% | $154 | VF+ | |
| Black Mountain Railway (VA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5355 | 1906 | S | n/a | $125 | $62 | 15% | $71 | U;VF+;#21 | |
| Buffalo, Corning & New York Railroad (NY) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5136 | 1853 | B | n/a | $125 | $87 | 15% | $100 | U;VF+;$1000 Bond | |
| Central Railroad of Iowa (IA) | Railroads | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2246 | 1870 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,250 | 10% | $1,375 | U; VF; RN-T4;"perhaps unique" | |
| Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central Railroad (TX) | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5998 | 1880 | B | n/a | $250 | $350 | 10% | $385 | VF;Specimen | |
| Coney Island & Gravesend Railway (NY) | Railroads | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5352 | 1898 | S | n/a | $63 | $110 | 10% | $121 | EF; #9 | |
| Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad Co. (IA) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5483 | 1867 | B | n/a | $113 | $55 | 12% | $62 | VF+;RN-V1;s/b:Morris K. Jesup | |
| Flint & Pere Railway Co. (MI) | Railroads | 6-Dec | SM#269 | 5160 | 1873 | BR | B | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;stub attached, left |
| Gulf & Chicago Railroad (MS) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8254 | 1889 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 10% | $50 | VF+ | |
| Hupp Automatic Mail Exchange Co. (DE) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1916 | BR | S | n/a | $225 | $225 | VF+;Price List | |||
| Kendall & Eldred Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7503 | 1893 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF | |
| Logan Rapid Transit Co. (UT) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5188 | 1913 | PR | GB | n/a | $100 | $46 | 15% | $53 | VF+;POC |
| Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad Co. (TN) | Railroads | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 35 | 1860 | B | n/a | $250 | $175 | 15% | $201 | F;s/b:William A. Quarles-Confederate General;red unperprint | |
| Montana Union Railway Co. (MT Terr.) | Railroads | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 538 | 1890 | RD | S | n/a | $90 | $60 | 15% | $69 | stamp and punch cancellations |
| New Orleans, Mobile & Chattanooga Railroad (TN) | Railroads | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5317 | 1869 | B | n/a | $200 | $460 | 10% | $506 | U;VF+ | |
| Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5384 | 1857 | S | n/a | $150 | $66 | 15% | $76 | VF+;#42;"not in Cox" | |
| Paris Land of Paris, Texas (TX) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5819 | 1895 | S | n/a | $200 | $160 | 12% | $179 | VF;minor glue stain on reverse edge | |
| Pittsburgh, Virginia & Charleston Railway Co. | Railroads | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1344 | 1891 | SR/ | B | n/a | $250 | $120 | 20% | $144 | VF+; #566. 6 Shs; crimson |
| Rio Grande Southern Railroad Co. (CO) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2081 | 1896 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 15.00% | $288 | VF+ | |
| Selins Grove & North Branch Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7616 | 1874 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF |