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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Associates (CA) | Misc Certificates | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 418 | 1879 | S | n/a | $800 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | U;VF;"superb large vignette-choice certif" | |
| West Branch Lumber Co. (PA) | Misc Certificates | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5256 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $135 | 15% | $155 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| ALS - requesting a sword for Baron Von Steuben | Morris, Robert | Mar-97 | SM#162 | 65 | 1785 | ALS | S | $500 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | F; 4to; s/a: Robt. Morris; (SD/SC) | |
| Winchster Repeating Arms Co. (DE) | Munitions | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 715 | 1929 | P | n/a | $81 | $174 | 15% | $200 | EF | |
| Charter Oak Petroleum Co. of West Virginia (WV) | Oils | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 665 | 1865 | BK/PK | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 20% | $192 | VF+; #9; 2000 $25 shs; R-50; pink underprint |
| Horse Neck Oil Co. of Western Virginia (WV/VA) | Oils | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 1035 | 1864 | S | n/a | $169 | $320 | 15% | $368 | U;EF;#111 | |
| New York & Franklin Oil (NY) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5417 | 1865 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF;R45;"ornate border" | |
| Southern Kentucky Coal, Mining & Transportation of Kentucky (KY) | Oils | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5378 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF+ | |
| Buckeye Canal Co. (AZ) | O'Neil, William O. (Buckey) | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 178 | S | SO | $1,400 | $1,400 | U;"Price List;"ex-rare";folds;#42 | ||||
| Disney - U.S. Treasury | PopArt | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1304 | 1944 | C | n/a | $350 | $285 | 10% | $314 | EF+; unissued | |
| U.S. Treasury War Finance Committee - Disney (NY) | PopArt | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5175 | 1944 | C | n/a | $300 | $230 | 10% | $253 | VF+ | |
| Alabama & Chattanooga Railroad Co. (AL-GA-MS-TN) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5573 | 1869 | B | n/a | $250 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U;VF+;R-71;Sinking Fund Bond | |
| Augusta & Summerville Railroad (GA) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2220 | 1868 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF;R44;#6;lightly pen cancelled | |
| Boston & Providence Railroad (MA) | Railroads | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 122 | 1839 | S | n/a | $300 | E;"early classic";Price List | ||||
| California Street Cable Railroad Co. (CA) | Railroads | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 693 | 1924 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 10% | $99 | ||
| Chautauqua Lake Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1219 | 1887 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;$1000 Mortgage Bond | |
| Cincinnati, Peru & Chicago Railway Co. (IN) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3149 | 1856 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;"only 4 examples reportered to Cox" | |
| Cumberland Valley Railroad Co. | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 536 | 1869 | BK | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VG; some splits at edges; 100 shs |
| East Kentucky Coal, Lumber & Railroad (KY) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5889 | 1874 | B | n/a | $250 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF+ | |
| Fredericksburg, Orange & Charlottesville Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 166 | 1872 | B | n/a | $419 | 18% | $494 | U;VF | ||
| Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy & Lancaster Rail Road Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jun-92 | SM#107 | 6435 | S | n/a | $125 | $200 | 10% | $220 | Unissued;n.d. | ||
| Interborough-Metropolitan | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5775 | 1911 | S | n/a | $250 | $126 | 12% | $141 | EF;Specimen | |
| Kona & Kau Railway Co. (HI) | Railroads | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 580 | 1902 | GB | n/a | $160 | $170 | 10% | $187 | U; VF;"very rare" | |
| Louisville, Cincinnati & Charleston Railroad Co. (SC) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3529 | 1835 | B | n/a | $625 | $650 | 15% | $748 | VF | |
| Midland Street Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5798 | 1899 | S | n/a | $125 | $180 | 12% | $202 | VF+; #1 |