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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Railway (PA) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5477 | 1880 | S | n/a | $125 | $67 | 10% | $74 | VF+ | |
| St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad Co. (KS-NE) | Railroads | Sep-96 | SM#154 | 5463 | 1870 | B | n/a | $150 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U.; EF; "one of only four..known to us" | |
| Texas, Sabine Valley & Northwestern Railway (TX) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5583 | 1888 | GB | n/a | $125 | $78 | 15% | $90 | VF;minor splits | |
| Virginia & Truckee Railroad Co. (NV) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2109 | 1874 | B | n/a | $400 | $425 | 15% | $489 | VF+;s/b:William Sharon | |
| Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5473 | 1869 | S | n/a | $188 | $102 | 15% | $117 | VF+;R44 | |
| Waldorf-Astoria Corporation (NY) | Resorts & Hotels | May-98 | WINS#15 | 647 | 1929 | B | n/a | $100 | $151 | 0% | $151 | E;"rare" | |
| Wagner Palace Car | Rockefeller, William | Jun-90 | SM#89 | 2562A | 1889 | S | I&SV | $800 | $850 | 10% | $935 | ||
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Co. | Sage, Russell | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5551 | 1880 | S | I&SV | $200 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF+ | |
| ALS - Union General in Civil War - Personal Content | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 367 | 1888 | ALS | S | $875 | $640 | 10% | $704 | E | |
| Connecticut, New York & Pennsylvania Transportation Co. (CT) | Shipping | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1140 | 1857 | S | n/a | $400 | $625 | 12% | $700 | U;VF;#14;"first we've seen" | |
| New York & Charleston Warehouse & Steam Navigation Co. (SC) | Shipping | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 281 | 1886 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $400 | $350 | 20% | $420 | F-VF; 'rare'; SPECIMEN; $1000 6% first mort gold bond |
| Schuylkill Navigation (PA) | Shipping | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5801 | 1888 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C4508 | 1913 | S | n/a | $450 | $450 | Price List: VF+; s/b: James R. McAleer | |||
| DS -- Railroad Pass | Stanford, Leland | Jun-95 | SM#139 | 1378 | 1870 | DS | S | $500 | $500 | 10% | $550 | Fine | |
| County of Harrison (MS) Gulf & Ship Island Railroad | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2343 | 1887 | B | n/a | $125 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF | |
| State of Alabama (AL) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5712 | 1870 | GR | B | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+ |
| State of Pennsylvania (PA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3524 | 1852 | B | n/a | $300 | $155 | 15% | $178 | VF;minor splits;$1000 Bond | |
| Delaware & Raritan Canal....(Camden & Amboy) (NJ) | Stevens, Robert L. | 6-Aug | WINS#0608 | 389 | 1834 | S | SO | $750 | $615 | 15% | $707 | VF;"important early certif for autograph & RR collector" | |
| Texas Republic $100 (Cr.40A) | Texas | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5089 | B | n/a | $400 | $325 | 10% | $358 | Abt VF;"above average condition",no holes | ||
| Harrisburg Bridge (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1208 | 1813 | S | n/a | $300 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Wheeling and Lake Erie Bridge (OH) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5054 | 1881 | SPEC | n/a | $60 | $90 | 15% | $104 | F; SPECIMEN; $1,000 6% 1st mort. bond; some fold tears | |
| New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. (NY) | Vail, Theodore | 8-Jun | WINS#0807 | 327 | 1883 | BK/ | S | SO | $750 | $- | 15% | $- | NO SALE; no condition |
| Pullman Co. (IL) | Vanderbilt, Howard C. | Jul-93 | SM#119 | 5244 | 1907 | S | I&SV | $50 | $80 | 10% | $88 | ||
| LS -signed re:prelude to his famous lunch at White House | Washington, Booker T. | 2-Dec | Barnes#25 | 110 | 1901 | LS | SO | $850 | VG;Price list | ||||
| Fulton Chain Railway | Whitney, Harry Payne | Feb-89 | SM#69 | 541 | 1912 | S | I&SV | $200 | $210 | 10% | $231 | VF |