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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall & Oil Mining (NY) | Oils | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 1152 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $525 | 10% | $578 | U;VF+;"first we've seen in over a decade" | |
| Royal Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5319 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 12% | $90 | *; VF; 200 shs; #44; R48 | |
| Western Pennsylvania Oil (PA) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2058 | 1870 | S | n/a | $400 | $6,000 | 12% | $6,720 | U;VF;R46;"1st time we offer-best of only 3 found" | |
| Coca Cola (DE) | PopArt | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5044 | 1958 | S | n/a | $213 | $175 | 10% | $193 | EF | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2489 | 1969 | MTL | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 20% | $132 | EF; fully issued; #351; 100 shs; Green border |
| Revolutionary Horse Bond | Pre-1800 | Mar-92 | MALONE | 93 | 1780 | B | n/a | $295 | $295 | ||||
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1279 | 1870 | S | SO | $400 | $350 | 10% | $385 | VF+;"high grade example";R46 | |
| Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Western Division | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1880 | GR | B | n/a | $150 | $150 | VF;Price List | |||
| Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 393 | 1898 | B | n/a | $120 | $85 | 10% | $94 | U;VF;$1,000 5% Second Mortgage Bond | |
| Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Co. | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 243 | 1893 | BR/ | P | n/a | $75 | $70 | 20% | $84 | PMG graded Uncirculated 60; 50 shs; #260 |
| Central Washington Railroad Co. (WA Terr.) | Railroads | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 544 | 1893 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF; "lightly punch cancelled"; 1 sh |
| Christopher & Tenth Street Railroad (NY) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6103 | 1905 | S | n/a | $100 | 15% | $104 | VF+ | ||
| Connecting Railway (PA) | Railroads | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 157 | 1881 | S | n/a | $62 | 18% | $73 | VF | ||
| Duluth & Winnipeg Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5436 | 1881 | B | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF+ | |
| Florida Midland Railway Co. (FL) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5170 | 1886 | B | n/a | $225 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF;small puncture repair with tape | |
| Gulf, Beaumont & Great Northern Railway (TX) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5489 | 1908 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF+;#32 | |
| Illinois Central Rail Road Co. (IL) | Railroads | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 120 | 1851 | B | n/a | $132 | $143 | 18% | $169 | VF | |
| Kentucky & Great Eastern Railway Co. (KY) | Railroads | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2249 | 1872 | GB | n/a | $100 | $83 | 10% | $91 | U; VF+;Unissued | |
| Long Island Electric Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5481 | 1906 | RD | S | n/a | $150 | $95 | 15% | $109 | U;VF+ |
| Metropolitan Cross Town Railway (NY) | Railroads | 3-Mar | WINS#27 | 583 | 1890 | B | n/a | $75 | $72 | 10% | $79 | U;VF;attached coupons | |
| Montgomery & Erie Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 973 | 1870 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;VF | |
| New Orleans, Mobile & Texas Railroad (MI-LA-TN-TX) | Railroads | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2141 | 1871 | B | n/a | $400 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF+;Second Mortgage Bond | |
| North Carolina Midland Railroad Co. (NC) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5517 | 1897 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;#13 | |
| Pay-As-You-Enter Car (DE) | Railroads | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2573 | 1910 | BR/ | P | n/a | $150 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF+; #A40; 5 preferred shs |
| Pleasantville & Ocean City Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 634 | 1880 | S | n/a | $175 | $300 | 10% | $330 |