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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Railway & Navigation Co. (FL) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5171 | 1888 | GR | S | n/a | $375 | $375 | 15% | $431 | U;VF+ |
| Gulfport & Mississippi Coast Traction (MS) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6138 | 1906 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $86 | U;VF | ||
| Illinois Southern Railway Co. (IL) | Railroads | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 1084 | 1901 | S | n/a | $70 | $125 | $125 | U; EF;"rare" | ||
| Kentucky & South Atlantic Railway Co. (KY) | Railroads | 5-Nov | WINS#0511 | 636 | 1882 | BR/BK | B | n/a | $200 | $185 | 10% | $204 | U;E;full coupon at right;triple vignette |
| Long Island Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1298 | 1917 | SPEC | n/a | $400 | $130 | 20% | $156 | VF+; #00000. $500. Twenty Year 5% Debenture GB, SPECIMEN | |
| Mexican Gulf Railway Co. (LA) | Railroads | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 5061 | 1840 | B | n/a | $250 | $375 | 15% | $431 | VF;"quite scarce" | |
| Montgomery & West Point Railroad Co. (AL) | Railroads | 1-May | SSI#12 | 527 | 1867 | B | n/a | $150 | $170 | 10% | $187 | VF;"scarce";RN-P5 | |
| New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad (LA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7547 | 1855 | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF;light toning;small body hole | |
| North Montour Railroad (PA) | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 6064 | 1923 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | F-VF;#1;damaged left edge | |
| Peckham Manufacturing Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5533 | 1901 | GR | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF; preferred |
| Pomona & Elsinore Railway Co. (CA) | Railroads | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 829 | S | n/a | $75 | $120 | 12% | $134 | Unissued;"rare";n.d. | ||
| Rochester City & Brighton Railroad | Railroads | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5605 | 1863 | S | n/a | $150 | $85 | 15% | $98 | U;VF;R48 | |
| Sharon Railway (PA) | Railroads | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 209 | 1884 | S | n/a | $107 | 18% | $126 | EF | ||
| St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad Co. (MO) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1162 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 15% | $104 | VF+;RN-T4 | |
| Texas, Sabine Valley & Northwestern Railway (TX) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5625 | 1902 | GB | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;VF;minor splits;$1000 Gold Bond | |
| Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. (NV) | Railroads | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 732 | S | n/a | $450 | $225 | 15% | $259 | Unissued;unsigned;no #;in wooden frame | ||
| Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co. ( VA) | Railroads | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 571 | 1835 | S | n/a | $200 | $400 | 10% | $440 | U;VF | |
| United States Hotel Co. (NJ) | Resorts & Hotels | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1154 | 1883 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | *; #13; 100 shs; "Atlantic City" | |
| Wagner Palace Car | Rockefeller, William | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 296 | 1889 | S | I&SV | $500 | $920 | 10% | $1,012 | ||
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Co. | Sage, Russell | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 2257 | 1880 | S | I&SV | $250 | $275 | 10% | $303 | VF | |
| ALS - to friend commanding Boston Arsenal | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Feb-98 | SM#175 | 142 | 1867 | ALS | S | $450 | $300 | 10% | $330 | VG; 8vo | |
| Coney Island Steamship (NY) | Shipping | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5323 | 1930 | GB | n/a | $188 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U; VF | |
| New York & Charleston Warehouse & Steam Navigation | Shipping | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1144 | 1886 | GB | n/a | $400 | $375 | 12% | $420 | VF;Specimen;"first seen";lite toning & minor splits | |
| Schuylkill Navigation (PA) | Shipping | May-98 | WINS#15 | 852 | 1884 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 0% | $125 | F | |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | May-95 | WINS#9 | 412 | 1911 | S | n/a | $1,250 | $660 | 0% | $660 | E |