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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Gulf Railway Co. (LA) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1239 | 1840 | C | n/a | $275 | $325 | 10% | $358 | U; VF; #86 | |
| Montgomery & West Point Railroad Co. (AL) | Railroads | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 166 | 1867 | B | n/a | $243 | $267 | 15% | $307 | VF | |
| New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2058 | 1868 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF;R44;light toning | |
| North Missouri Railroad (MO) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2108 | 1858 | B | n/a | $2,000 | $3,800 | 10% | $4,180 | VF;"first we've seen";s/b:Gov. R. M. Steward | |
| Peach Bottom Railroad Co. (PA) Eastern Division | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3677 | 1873 | B | n/a | $400 | $300 | 10% | $330 | VF;small junction hole, Mortgage Loan | |
| Point Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 406 | 1839 | S | n/a | $750 | $550 | 10% | $605 | U;F;"first we've seen - Historic" | |
| Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5905 | 1881 | B | n/a | $100 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF+;Specimen;$1000 Income & Mortgage Bond | |
| Shamokin Valley & Pottsville Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5574 | 1901 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 15% | $86 | VF+;#10;"first shares we've offered" | |
| St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad (VT) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5915 | 1893 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF+;" previously only known as a Proof" | |
| Texas Trunk Railroad (TX) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5969 | 1888 | B | n/a | $300 | $375 | 12% | $420 | VF+;Spec;$1000 Loan Secured by 1st Mortg. | |
| Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. (NV) | Railroads | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1498 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U;EF;Uniss;n.d.;"very rare-crisp" | ||
| Winchester & Potomac Rail Road Co. (VA) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1395 | 1870 | S | n/a | $225 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF; #657; 1 sh; R46; 3 small fold tear repairs | |
| United States Hotel (NJ - Atlantic City) | Resorts & Hotels | 1-May | FHW#62 | 350 | 1883 | S | n/a | $225 | 17% | $264 | VF+ | ||
| Standard Oil Trust (OH) | Rockefeller, William | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2030 | 1882 | S | I&SS/SV | $3,000 | $2,200 | 10% | $2,420 | VF+;pen cnx; #136;a/b:Flagler & J. Rockefeller | |
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Co. | Sage, Russell | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5806 | 1880 | S | I&SV | $250 | $120 | 12% | $134 | VF+ | |
| ALS - requesting a favorite photograph of himself | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Feb-98 | SM#175 | 223 | 1888 | ALS | S | $500 | $375 | 10% | $413 | VG; 8vo | |
| Compagnie Maritime de la Seine (France) | Shipping | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 1090 | 1899 | S | n/a | $75 | $52 | 0% | $52 | U; EF | |
| New Orleans Lightering & Wrecking Co. (LA) | Shipping | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7664 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF+ | |
| Saliger Ship Salvage Corp (DE) | Shipping | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 293 | 1920 | BR/ | S | n/a | $50 | $70 | 20% | $84 | GVF; #846; 200 $1 shs; minor chipping |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | Nov-93 | WINS#9311 | 112 | 1911 | S | n/a | $1,250 | $1,100 | 0% | $1,100 | E;Pen cancelled | |
| DS -- Deed | Stanford, Leland | Oct-94 | MALONE | 17 | 1881 | DS | S | $820 | $820 | Catalog | |||
| County of Grenada (MS) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3764 | 1872 | B | n/a | $500 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF+ | |
| State of Alabama (AL) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3435 | 1870 | GB | n/a | $750 | $1,050 | 15% | $1,208 | VF;"extremely rare";$1000 Gold Bond | |
| State of Ohio Canal Stock (OH) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5851 | 1840 | B | n/a | $225 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF | |
| Delaware & Raritan Canal....(Camden & Amboy) (NJ) | Stevens, Robert L. | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 171 | 1853 | S | SO | $200 | $150 | 20% | $180 | VF; POC(2) in signature; #2865 |