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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Peat (MA) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5074 | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $77 | 15% | $89 | VF;R44;#41;rough right edge | |
| Conservative Investment of Los Angeles (CA) | Misc Certificates | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5050 | 1914 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U; VF+; first time seen | |
| Lenox Glass Co. (MA) | Misc Certificates | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5181 | 1874 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF;repaired split top | |
| Peoples Ice (CA) | Misc Certificates | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5205 | 1898 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VF | |
| United States of America WW II Bond - Series E (DC) | Misc Certificates | May-98 | WINS#15 | 635 | 1942 | B | n/a | $88 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Northern Pacific Railroad Co. (NY) | Morgan, John P. | 6-Aug | WINS#0608 | 385 | 1882 | GR/BK | S | SO | $375 | $335 | 15% | $385 | |
| Justin Projectile Co. (WV) | Munitions | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3061 | 1892 | GR | S | n/a | $750 | $375 | 15% | $431 | U;VF+ |
| Bunker Hill Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5385 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Grand Pacific Oil Co. (AZ) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5777 | 1901 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF+ | |
| McKinley Oil (NY) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1090 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $325 | 12% | $364 | U;VF:R45;R50;'first seen" | |
| Ross Oil Co | Oils | Mar-94 | Norrico&Robinson | 1526 | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $90 | 10% | $99 | VF+ | |
| Webster Petroleum (NY) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2057 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $500 | 12% | $560 | U;VF;R48;"1st we have seen in a decade" | |
| Caesar World, Inc. (FL) | PopArt | 1-May | SSI#12 | 243 | 1979 | S | n/a | $95 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF;"scarce" | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 329 | 1969 | BL/ | SPEC | n/a | $188 | $160 | 15% | $184 | "XF" condition; SPECIMEN; odd shs |
| Real Compania de la Habana | Pre-1800 | Oct-93 | ERIK BOONE | 534 | 1791 | S | n/a | $5,092 | 20% | $6,110 | 1$=35.35 BF; min price + 20% = $6,110 | ||
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1283 | 1878 | B | SO | $200 | $260 | 10% | $286 | VF+; POC(2) | |
| Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 332 | 1887 | B | n/a | $75 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF;w/attached coupons;triple vignette | |
| Bleecker St. & Fulton Ferry Rail Road Co. (NY) | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5329 | 1910 | S | n/a | $125 | $73 | 15% | $84 | 60 shs; #1508; "nice example" | |
| Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 836 | 1881 | B | n/a | $200 | $175 | 10% | $193 | U | |
| Central Union Depot & Railway Co. (OH) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 971 | 1888 | PS | n/a | $150 | $200 | 0% | $200 | EF;"rare" | |
| Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad Co. | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1900 | BL | GB | n/a | $100 | $100 | EF;Price List | |||
| Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Co., The (NY) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1075 | 1904 | OR/BR | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $140 | 15% | $161 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 4% cons. mort. GB; POCs |
| Duluth & Winnipeg Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 718 | 1881 | B | n/a | $79 | $150 | 15% | $173 | EF; unissued | |
| Florida East Coast Railway Co. (FL) | Railroads | 6-Aug | WINS#0608 | 743 | 1909 | B | n/a | $75 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;temporary Bond | |
| Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Co. (MS) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 745 | 1859 | S | n/a | $100 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;VF |