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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northwestern Oil Co. (Dakota Terr.) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1091 | 1886 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U; VF+ | |
| Mingo Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 5029 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF | |
| Schuylkill & Oil Creek Oil (PA) | Oils | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 1043 | 1864 | S | n/a | $126 | $240 | 15% | $276 | U;VF;#1960 | |
| Postcard featuring signed photo of Oldfield | Oldfield, Barney | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 2368 | PS | S | $250 | $211 | 10% | $232 | VF; n.d.; famous race car driver | ||
| Coca-Cola (DE) | PopArt | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 1547 | S | n/a | $1,500 | $1,500 | 10% | $1,650 | EF;"rare";Specimen;unissued;n.d. | ||
| U.S. Treasury Savings Bond -- Schmoos | PopArt | Jan-92 | SM#102 | 257 | 1949 | C | n/a | $250 | $350 | 10% | $385 | ||
| Sate of Massachusetts Bay | Pre-1800 | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1416 | 1777 | C | n/a | $400 | $650 | 15% | $748 | EF;MA-7;"great sword in hand vignette upper left | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5734 | 1869 | S | SO | $250 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF+; | |
| Atlantic City & Shore Railroad Co (NJ) | Railroads | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C1019 | 1907 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | VF+;Price List | |||
| Blue Ridge Railroad Co. (SC) | Railroads | May-98 | WINS#15 | 787 | 1869 | B | n/a | $125 | $135 | 0% | $135 | F | |
| Burlington & Mount Holly Railroad & Transportation (NY) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5789 | 1849 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF;#38;light foxing | |
| Charleston & Savannah Rail Road Co. (SC-GA) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 251 | 1856 | B | n/a | $100 | $100 | 20% | $120 | F-VF; weakness at folds; $500 Mort.; #374; s/b: T. Drayton | |
| Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad (KY) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1223 | 1855 | B | n/a | $300 | $275 | 15% | $316 | U;VF;s/b:Caleb Blood Smith;minor fold splits | |
| Coplay, Egypt & Ironton Railway (PA) | Railroads | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5495 | 1899 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+; #1;"first time we have seen" | |
| Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Co. (MN) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1024 | 1946 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $130 | 15% | $150 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 1.65% 1st mort. bond; POCs |
| Hancock & Pennsylvania Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 3-Jun | WINS 0306 | 839 | 1889 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF | |
| Indiana & Illinois Central Railway (IN-IL) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2231 | 1871 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;RN-W2;punch cancels | |
| Kentucky Improvement Co. (KY) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5320 | 1866 | PR | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF+;R48;small hole bottom |
| Long Island Traction Co. (VA) | Railroads | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 2031 | 1894 | BR/ | S | n/a | $300 | $350 | 20% | $420 | VF; #3302; 24 shs |
| Miami Valley Railway (OH/NY) | Railroads | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 129 | 1876 | B | n/a | $184 | $261 | 18% | $308 | U; EF | |
| Montgomery Palace Stock Car Co. (NY) | Railroads | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 623 | 1882 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;EF | |
| New Paltz & Highland Electric Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 3-Mar | WINS#27 | 559 | 1893 | B | n/a | $90 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U;VF;attached coupons | |
| North Yakima & Valley Railway Co. (WA) | Railroads | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 557 | 1912 | GR/ | S | n/a | $100 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF; pen cnx; 1 sh |
| Peninsular Rwy (MI) | Railroads | 9-Jan | S-SM#292 | 3694 | 1870 | GR/ | B | n/a | $250 | $105 | 20% | $126 | VF+; #2568; $1000 First Mort Sinking Fund Bond |
| Port Dover & Lake Huron Railway (Canada) | Railroads | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 556 | 1874 | B | n/a | $150 | $150 | 10% | $165 | EF; "scarce" |