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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLS -- Letter to Dentist overpaying him | Morgan, John P. | Nov-95 | SM#145 | 240 | 1910 | TLS | S | $550 | $1,300 | 10% | $1,430 | F | |
| Pneumatic Gun-Carriage & Power Co. (WV) | Munitions | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2112 | 1889 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U; VF+ | |
| Calf Creek Oil (WV) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5386 | 1866 | S | n/a | $200 | $97 | 15% | $112 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Great Western Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5367 | 1864 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF+;R47 | |
| Mingo Oil Co., Venango County, PA | Oils | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1205 | 1865 | BK | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 20% | $180 | VF; 100 shs; #515; duty stamp |
| Second National Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1129 | 1866 | S | n/a | $300 | $525 | 10% | $578 | U; EF;i/t:Charles Pratt | |
| Reo Motor Car Co. (MI) | Olds, Ransom E. | Apr-93 | WINS#9304 | 91 | 1916 | S | SO | $1,375 | $1,595 | 0% | $1,595 | ||
| Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of New York, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | May-98 | WINS#15 | 680 | S | n/a | $250 | $205 | 0% | $205 | U;choice;"only one of its type...seen";Specimen | ||
| U.S. Treasury Savings Bond -- Schmoos | PopArt | Feb-93 | SM#113 | 5155 | 1950 | C | n/a | $150 | $180 | 10% | $198 | ||
| Sate of Massachusetts Bay | Pre-1800 | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1418 | 1777 | C | n/a | $250 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF;MA-8 in Anderson;low R7;toned w/edge fold wear | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1059 | 1870 | S | SO | $400 | $217 | 15% | $250 | VF+;R46;5 small diamond punches affect sig | |
| Atlantic City & Shore Railroad Co (NJ) | Railroads | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 307 | 1906 | S | n/a | $160 | $190 | 10% | $209 | VF+;"very rare" | |
| Blue Ridge Railroad Co. (SC) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5651 | 1869 | B | n/a | $125 | $80 | 12% | $90 | VF+ | |
| Burlington & Mount Holly Traction Railroad (NJ) | Railroads | Jun-90 | SM#89 | 7543 | 1895 | S | n/a | $60 | $80 | 10% | $88 | #1 certificate; i&sb:Samuel Rea | |
| Charleston & Savannah Railroad (SC-GA) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5265 | 1877 | B | n/a | $113 | $80 | 15% | $92 | #839; $500 6% bond | |
| Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad Co. (IN) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5252 | 1857 | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF+ | |
| Corning & Painted Post Street Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6113 | 1896 | S | n/a | $100 | 15% | $104 | VF+;#47 | ||
| Duluth, Red Wing & Southern Railroad | Railroads | Feb-97 | SM#161 | 1404 | 1888 | B | n/a | $213 | $160 | 10% | $176 | EF;"first time seen by us" | |
| Florida Western & Northern Railroad (FL) | Railroads | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 3054 | 1924 | GB | n/a | $125 | $170 | 10% | $187 | VF+;"scarce";Specimen | |
| Hannibal & Central Missouri Railroad (MO) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2229 | 1870 | B | n/a | $2,000 | $1,600 | 15% | $1,840 | VF+;RN-W2;RN-P5 | |
| Indiana & Illinois Central Railway Co. (IN) | Railroads | 7-Dec | WINS#0712 | 485 | 1871 | BK | B | n/a | $125 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF; many punch holes; $1,000 7% |
| Keokuk & Des Moines Railway Co. (IA) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 194 | 1905 | S | n/a | $67 | 17% | $79 | EF | ||
| Lookout Incline Railway (TN) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7518 | 1913 | GR | S | n/a | $100 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+;#8;"ornate border" |
| Miami Valley Railway (OH) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2253 | 1876 | B | n/a | $300 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+ | |
| Montgomery, Tuscaloosa & Memphis Railway Co. (AL) | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5560 | 1889 | GB | n/a | $200 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U; VF+ |