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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombstone Mill & Mining Co. (CT) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 511 | 1881 | BK/OR | S | n/a | $175 | $160 | 20% | $192 | VF+; #A944; 50 $25 shs; orange underprint |
| United States Tunnel Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1108 | 1863 | S | n/a | $350 | $290 | 10% | $319 | U; VF; rare and desirable | |
| West Virginia Coal & Lime Co. | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1306 | 1868 | S | n/a | $225 | $120 | 12% | $134 | VF | |
| Amwell Mills (NJ) | Misc Certificates | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5099 | 1869 | S | n/a | $100 | $55 | 15% | $63 | U;VF | |
| Coyaima Hydraulic | Misc Certificates | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3586 | 1876 | S | n/a | $213 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF;"first we have seen" | |
| Loan of the City of Philadelphia (PA) | Misc Certificates | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 462 | 1872 | B | n/a | $60 | $60 | 10% | $66 | VF | |
| Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (PA) | Misc Certificates | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5205 | 1896 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+ | |
| Vigo Bay Treasure Co. (NJ) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM#260 | 1051 | 1885 | S | n/a | $450 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF+ | |
| St. Louis Bridge Co. (MO) | Morgan, John P. | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1097 | 1881 | S | SO | $1,250 | $1,450 | 15% | $1,668 | a/sb:J.S.Morgan;"rare combo of signatures" | |
| Pneumatic Gun-Carriage & Power Co. (WV) | Munitions | Nov-91 | WINS#9111 | 787 | 1896 | S | n/a | $125 | $154 | 0% | $154 | ||
| Caledonia Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Sep-95 | WINS#10 | 431 | 1864 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 0% | $200 | U:VF | |
| Great National Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1090 | 1870 | S | n/a | $325 | $280 | 10% | $308 | U;VF+; R46 | |
| Mingo Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1123 | 1865 | S | n/a | $375 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U; VF+; R44 | |
| Sandy River Petroleum Prize Co. | Oils | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5569 | 1868 | S | n/a | $150 | $76 | 10% | $84 | VF;R-44;small hole, minor tape | |
| Wolf Creek Petroleum Co.of New York (NY) | Oils | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 5040 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;R48 | |
| Coca Cola Class A | PopArt | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C5111 | 1929 | S | n/a | $1,500 | $1,275 | $1,275 | Price List (Realized = Asked - Discount);only 1 | ||
| U.S. Treasury - Savings Bonds Division - Schmoos | PopArt | 1-May | SSI#12 | 119 | 1948 | B | n/a | $280 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;VF+ | |
| Revolutionary Horse Bond | Pre-1800 | 8-Mar | WINS#0803 | 412 | 1780 | B | n/a | $500 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VG; "minor paper loss at centerfold" | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2161 | 1870 | S | SO | $400 | $275 | 10% | $303 | VF+ | |
| Atlantic City & Shore Railroad Co (NJ) | Railroads | May-95 | SM-PL0595 | C1019 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | VF+;Price List | |||
| Blue Ridge & North Eastern Railroad (SC) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2373 | 1854 | B | n/a | $400 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF;"ornate border" | |
| Burlington & Missouri River Railroad Co. In Nebraska (NE) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1315 | 1878 | B | n/a | $250 | $130 | 15% | $150 | *; PROOF; $600 6% bond | |
| Charleston & Savannah Rail Road Co. (SC-GA) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5673 | 1856 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 12% | $224 | VF;$500 6% Bond | |
| Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad (IN) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5466 | 1854 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 12% | $101 | F;s/b:Caleb Blood Smith | |
| Cooperstown & Susquehanna Valley Railroad (NY) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5273 | 1893 | S | n/a | $30 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF; #80; 5 shs; "some tears" |