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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Paltz & Highland Electric Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 716 | 1893 | B | n/a | $100 | $67 | 10% | $74 | U;VF;w/coupons | |
| Northampton Transit Co. (PA) | Railroads | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1435 | SPEC | BL | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | XF |
| Penn Yan & New York Railway (NY) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7581 | 1885 | S | n/a | $125 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF;#26 | |
| Rock Island & Peoria Railway Co. (IL) | Railroads | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 886 | 1886 | S | n/a | $60 | $55 | 0% | $55 | VF | |
| Sheffield & Birmingham Coal Iron & Railway (AL) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2206 | 1888 | S | n/a | $250 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U; VF | |
| St. Joseph & Western Railroad Co. ( KS) | Railroads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 824 | 1879 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | F | |
| Thacher Car & Construction Co. (WV) | Railroads | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 272 | 1893 | S | n/a | $250 | $210 | 10% | $231 | ||
| Virginia-Carolina & Southern Railway (VA) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 358 | 1912 | S | n/a | $108 | 17% | $127 | EF-VF | ||
| Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railroad Co. (ME) | Railroads | 3-Jun | WINS 0306 | 794 | 1901 | B | n/a | $100 | $150 | 10% | $165 | F | |
| Yellowstone Park Association | Resorts & Hotels | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1159 | 1885 | BK | S | n/a | $250 | $275 | 15% | $316 | #14; 10 shs; "St. Paul" |
| Wagner Palace Car | Rockefeller, William | Feb-96 | SM#148 | 1014 | 1888 | S | SV | $375 | $230 | 10% | $253 | VF+ | |
| Oregon & Transcontinental Co. (OR) | Sage, Russell | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2144 | 1884 | S | I&SV | $525 | $310 | 10% | $341 | VF; pinholes and a few light stains | |
| DS -- Check | Sherman, William Tecumseh | Dec-94 | EARLY-AMER | 128 | 1883 | CK | n/a | $450 | 10% | $495 | VF;Choice | ||
| Consolidated Steamship Lines (MA) | Shipping | 1-Nov | WINS#23 | 627 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;EF;I&SV/b:Charles Morse | |
| New York & Havre Steam Ship Co. (NY) | Shipping | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2289 | 1867 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;R43 | |
| Ship Timber Bending Co. (NY) | Shipping | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1410 | 1855 | S | n/a | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | *; VF; #918; 81 shs; "first we have seen" | |
| Boston American League Base-Ball Club (NJ) | Sports | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3249 | 1911 | S | n/a | $313 | $375 | 15% | $431 | VF | |
| Stanley Works | Stanley, F.T. | Oct-92 | SM-PL1092 | n/a | 1867 | S | SO | $100 | $100 | Catalog, Price List | |||
| County of Kauai (Terr. of HI) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1092 | 1937 | GR | B | SPEC | $300 | $220 | 15% | $253 | XF;5% $1,000;"rare-possibly new to market";coupons attached |
| State of Alabama (AL) (Cr. 70A) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1136 | 1870 | B | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+;s/b:W. H. Smith as governor | |
| State of South Carolina (Cr. 60A) (SC) | State & Treasury Bonds | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5456 | 1861 | B | n/a | $125 | $130 | 15% | $150 | *; VF; $100 6%; #2570 | |
| Gold Hill & Virginia Tunnel & Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Stewart, William Morris | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2164 | 1863 | S | SO | $1,000 | $550 | 15% | $633 | U;VF | |
| Texian Loan -- $1000 | Texas | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1404 | 1865 | B | n/a | $1,125 | $1,700 | 10% | $1,870 | VF-EF | |
| Wilmington & Great Valley Turnpike | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5616 | 1849 | S | n/a | $113 | $110 | 12% | $123 | F-VF;small size format;light wear | |
| AFF - addressed to Col. R. Singleton | Van Buren, Martin | 3-Jun | WINS 0306 | 134 | 1841 | AFF | SO | $250 | $130 | 10% | $143 | VF |