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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperstown & Susquehanna Valley Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2554 | 1888 | GR/SR | B | n/a | $150 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF+; #120; $100 First Mortgage; Orange underprint |
| Duluth, Huron & Denver Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 132 | 1887 | GR/ | B | n/a | $100 | $60 | 20% | $72 | EF; #268; $1000 first mort. Bond; w/coupons |
| Florida Southern Railroad Co. - Charlotte Harbor Division, The (FL) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 975 | 1892 | BK | SPEC | n/a | $450 | $625 | 15% | $719 | VF; SPECIMEN; $1,000 6% Gold Bond; POCs |
| Hampton Roads Railway & Electric (VA) | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5512 | 1901 | GB | n/a | $125 | $140 | 10% | $154 | U; VF+ | |
| Indiana & Illinois Central Railway (IN-IL) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5757 | 1871 | B | n/a | $250 | $115 | 12% | $129 | VF+ | |
| Kentucky Improvement Co. (KY) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5414 | 1866 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U;VF+ | |
| Long Island Traction Co. (VA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6158 | 1894 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+ | ||
| Meyersdale & Salisbury Street Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1431 | SPEC | GR | S | n/a | $225 | $90 | 15% | $104 | XF |
| Montgomery & West Point Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 903 | 1867 | S | n/a | $175 | $190 | 10% | $209 | F | |
| New Paltz & Highland Electric Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 506 | 1893 | B | n/a | $100 | $74 | 10% | $81 | U;VF;attached coupons;$500 Bond | |
| North Western Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1246 | 1856 | S | n/a | $250 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U;VF+ | |
| Pecos Valley & Northeastern Railway (NM Terr.) | Railroads | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2158 | 1898 | GB | n/a | $250 | $270 | 10% | $297 | VF+;Specimen | |
| Port Angeles and Olympia Railway Co. (WA) | Railroads | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 553 | 1906 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | E; pen cnx; 1 sh |
| Rochester, Nunda & Pittsburgh Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5866 | 1877 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF+;#1 | |
| Shearwood Railway Co. (GA) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 982 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $150 | 15% | $173 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; POCs; ca.191- | |
| St. Joseph & Grand Island Railroad (KS-NE) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5909 | 1897 | GB | n/a | $200 | $225 | 12% | $252 | VF+;Specimen | |
| Texas, Sabine Valley & Northwestern Railway (TX) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5567 | 1888 | GB | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF | |
| Virginia Central Railway (VA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6070 | 1896 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $173 | VF+ | ||
| Winnipeg Transfer Railway Co., LTD (Canada) | Railroads | 7-Dec | WINS#0712 | 489 | 1892 | BK | S | n/a | $175 | $105 | 15% | $121 | VF; punch cnx; 15 shs; encapsulated - PASS-CO |
| Whaling City Hotel (MA) | Resorts & Hotels | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1261 | 1921 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | F-VF; a few tears | |
| Wagner Palace Car | Rockefeller, William | Nov-91 | WINS#9111 | 600 | 1889 | S | I&SV | $1,375 | $785 | 0% | $785 | ||
| Northern Pacific Railroad Co. (NY) | Sage, Russell | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 58 | 1886 | GR/ | S | I&SV | $200 | $220 | 10% | $90 | |
| DS -- Check | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Apr-94 | SM#128 | 543 | 1881 | CK | S | $300 | $325 | 10% | $358 | E | |
| Consolidated Hidden Treasure Co. (CA) | Shipping | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 990 | 1874 | S | n/a | $1,500 | $1,500 | 0% | $1,500 | U; pristine condition | |
| New York & Havre Steam Ship Co. | Shipping | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1294 | 1867 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U; VF |