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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Board of Trade (AR) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2074 | 1910 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+;"rare-1st we've seen" | |
| Philadelphia Bourse (PA) | Misc Certificates | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 62 | 1892 | S | n/a | $85 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF | |
| United States Worsted Corporation (MA) | Misc Certificates | May-00 | SSI#10 | 128 | 1923 | S | n/a | $50 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Pullman's Palace Car (IL) | Morgan, John P. | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2153 | 1875 | S | I&SV(2) | $1,000 | $750 | 12% | $840 | VF | |
| Pacific Powder Co. (CA) | Munitions | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 699 | 1871 | S | n/a | $200 | $250 | 10% | $275 | "very rare";no vignette | |
| Burning Spring Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 1-May | FHW#62 | 71 | 1864 | S | n/a | $180 | 17% | $211 | EF | ||
| Great American Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2177 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF+;R49;"1st we've seen" | |
| Mercantile Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1100 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $260 | 10% | $286 | U;VF+;R47;"first time seen...possibly unique" | |
| Russian Oil Co. (CA) | Oils | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 901 | 1902 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | $90 | U;EF | ||
| White Oak Oil (WV) | Oils | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4177 | 1869 | S | n/a | $120 | $400 | 10% | $440 | VF+;"never seen by us before" | |
| Coca Cola Class A | PopArt | Jan-91 | SM#92 | 1001 | 1929 | S | n/a | $200 | $562 | 10% | $618 | ||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1327 | MTL | S | SPEC | $150 | $140 | 20% | $168 | EF; SPECIMEN; share certificate; blue border | |
| Revolutionary Horse Bond | Pre-1800 | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 309 | 1780 | B | n/a | $350 | $200 | 10% | $220 | E | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Feb-97 | SM#161 | 1413 | 1874 | B | SO | $150 | $90 | 10% | $99 | VF+; R55; #1072; numerous hole cancels | |
| Atlantic City & Shore Railroad Co (NJ) | Railroads | Oct-91 | BOONE | 720 | 1907 | S | n/a | $72 | 20% | $86 | min bid +20% (33.2 BF = 1$) | ||
| Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7413 | 1903 | S | n/a | $125 | $92 | 15% | $106 | U;VF+ | |
| Burlington & Missour River Railroad Co. (NB) | Railroads | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 496 | 1879 | B | n/a | $60 | $60 | 10% | $66 | VF;$50 Bond | |
| Cerrillos Coal Railroad (NM Terr.) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5382 | 1892 | S | n/a | $125 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF+;#9;"ornate border - only one found" | |
| Cincinnati & Baltimore Railway Co. | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5251 | 1879 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;light soiling | |
| Consolidated Railroad of Vermont (VT) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5392 | 1883 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U;VF+ | |
| Duluth, Huron & Denver Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5484 | 1887 | B | n/a | $125 | $62 | 12% | $69 | U;VF+;$1000 Bond | |
| Florida Railroad Co. (FL) | Railroads | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 1975 | 1869 | B | n/a | $1,250 | $1,000 | 10% | $1,100 | U; VF+; RN-W2; RN-P5 | |
| Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Co. (TX) | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 482 | 1886 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 15% | $104 | Star punch cnx; 41 shs |
| Illinois Central Rail Road Co. (IL) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 762 | 1851 | B | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | F | |
| Kentucky & Indiana Terminal Railroad (KY) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5170 | 1912 | S | n/a | $100 | $48 | 15% | $55 | VF+;#10 |