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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Horse Bond | Pre-1800 | Sep-95 | WINS#10 | 35 | 1780 | B | n/a | $350 | $358 | 0% | $358 | VF | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Oct-97 | SM-PL9710 | C6516 | 1870 | S | SO | $350 | -15% | $298 | (Cost=MAX earned discount of 15%) | ||
| Atlantic City & Shore Railroad Co (NJ) | Railroads | May-93 | FFH#48 | 145 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 10% | $165 | ||
| Blue Bridge Railroad (SC) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2375 | 1869 | B | n/a | $125 | $75 | 15% | $86 | VF+ | |
| Burlington & Missouri River Railroad Co. (IA) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5137 | 1871 | B | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VF+;i/so;Nathaniel J. Bradless | |
| Cerrillos Coal Railroad (NM Terr.) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5468 | 1892 | S | n/a | $150 | $65 | 15% | $75 | VF+;#11;"ornate border" | |
| Cincinnati & Chicago Air Line Railroad (IN) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5607 | 1861 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF | |
| Consolidated Traction (TX) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5150 | 1890 | B | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+;$1000 Bond | |
| Duluth, Huron & Denver Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7465 | 1887 | GR | B | n/a | $150 | $71 | 15% | $82 | U;VF+ |
| Florida Railroad Co. (FL) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2228 | 1869 | B | n/a | $1,250 | $775 | 15% | $891 | VF+;RN-W2;RN-P5 | |
| Gulf, Florida & Alabama Railway (FL) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6137 | 1914 | S | n/a | $100 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+ | ||
| Illinois Central Rail Road Co. (IL) | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5365 | 1901 | OR/ | S | n/a | $45 | $40 | 15% | $46 | 100 shs; #28913; i/t: John Jacob Astor |
| Kentucky & South Atlantic Railway Co. (KY) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5773 | 1882 | B | n/a | $150 | $125 | 12% | $140 | U;VF+ | |
| Long Island Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5786 | 1917 | GB | n/a | $250 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF+;Specimen | |
| Mexican Gulf Railway Co. (LA) | Railroads | Jun-90 | SM#89 | 2630 | 1840 | B | n/a | $425 | $275 | 10% | $303 | One of less than 30 known | |
| Montgomery & West Point Railroad Co. (AL) | Railroads | May-98 | WINS#15 | 798 | 1867 | B | n/a | $200 | $157 | 0% | $157 | Numerous cut cancellations | |
| New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad | Railroads | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5318 | 1856 | S | n/a | $300 | $450 | 10% | $495 | ||
| North Jersey Rapid Transit Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 711 | 1910 | B | n/a | $125 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U;VF;w/coupons;"scarce street car bond" | |
| Peach Bottom Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1244 | 1873 | S | n/a | $400 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF+;#5;"scarce, premium quality example" | |
| Plymouth, Kankakee & Pacific Railroad Co. (IN-IL) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5551 | 1871 | B | n/a | $125 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF+;RN-W2 | |
| Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 1064 | 1884 | S | n/a | $125 | $190 | $190 | U; EF; "rare" | ||
| Shamokin Valley & Pottsville Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5566 | 1920 | S | n/a | $40 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF+ | |
| St. Johnsburg & Lake Champlain Railroad Co. (VT) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5425 | 1893 | S | n/a | $125 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF+ | |
| Texas Short Line Railway Co. (TX) | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5424 | 1902 | GR/GS | S | n/a | $188 | $80 | 12% | $90 | VF; #1000 5%; #3; "Gold seal" |
| Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. (NV) | Railroads | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1490 | 1874 | B | n/a | $500 | $400 | 12% | $448 | EF;wrinkling of edges;sm tear top center edge |