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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side and Yonkers Rwy Co. | Morgan, John P. | May-95 | WINS#9 | 87 | 1880 | S | I&SV | $1,375 | $1,000 | 0% | $1,000 | VF; pinholes | |
| Pneumatic Gun-Carriage & Power Co. (WV) | Munitions | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2071 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+ | |
| Cameron Petroleum (PA) | Oils | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5852 | 1865 | S | n/a | $213 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;VF | |
| Herkimer County Mining & Petroleum of NY (PA) | Oils | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5581 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U;VF;#20 | |
| Monticello Oil & Oil Land Co. of West Virginia (MI) | Oils | May-98 | WINS#15 | 729 | 1867 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 0% | $300 | U; VF | |
| Shade River Petroleum (NY) | Oils | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 1158 | 1866 | S | n/a | $500 | $900 | 10% | $990 | U;VF+;R44;"not seen 1 in over decade" | |
| Reo Motor Car Co. (MI) | Olds, Ransom E. | Jun-96 | David Beach | n/a | 1916 | S | SO | $985 | $985 | Catalog | |||
| Disney - U.S. Treasury | PopArt | Jan-91 | SM#92 | 1002 | 1946 | C | n/a | $250 | $440 | 10% | $484 | ||
| U.S. Treasury Savings Bond -- Schmoos | PopArt | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C1076 | 1948 | C | n/a | $275 | $261 | $261 | Price List (Realized = Asked - Discount) | ||
| Society for Establishing Useful Manuactures | Pre-1800 | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 1136 | 1796 | DS | n/a | $650 | $400 | 10% | $440 | VF; Promissory Note | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3190 | 1871 | B | SO | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF+;sm punch affects signatur;"ornate border" | |
| Atlantic City & Suburban Traction Co. (NJ) | Railroads | Jul-93 | SM#119 | 5486 | 1903 | B | n/a | $85 | $125 | 10% | $138 | ||
| Bodie & Benton Railway & Commercial Co. (CA) | Railroads | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 252 | 1886 | B | n/a | $1,125 | $700 | 15% | $805 | EF;"fabulous vignette" | |
| Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co. (IA-MN-Dakota Terr) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 970 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $300 | 15% | $345 | SPECIMEN; $5,000 5% GB; POCs; ca. 1880's-90's | |
| Charleston, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5403 | 1891 | GR | C | n/a | $250 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+;"Trust certificate" |
| Cincinnati & South Eastern Railway (KY) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5694 | 1881 | B | n/a | $250 | $240 | 12% | $269 | U;VF+ | |
| Couley, Sumner & Fort Smith Railroad (KS) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8138 | 1880 | S | n/a | $63 | $60 | 10% | $66 | VF+ | |
| Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad (NY-PA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5887 | 1873 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;i/t:C. Vanderblt | |
| Forest City & Sioux City Railroad (SD) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5731 | 1890 | GB | n/a | $250 | $125 | 12% | $140 | VF+;n.d.;Specimen | |
| Harlem Extension Rail Road Co. (NY) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1334 | 1872 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | *; VF; #179; 50 shs; RN-T4; two tear repairs | |
| Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad (TX) | Railroads | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5522 | 1886 | S | n/a | $100 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U; VF+; #46 | |
| Key System Tansit (CA) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5654 | 1923 | GB | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+;Gold Bond | |
| Los Angeles, Pasadena & Glendale Railway (CA) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5660 | 1889 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;VF+;#11 | |
| Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Rail Road Co. (MI-IN) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1345 | 1855 | OR/ | B | n/a | $213 | $360 | 15% | $414 | *; #6300; $1,000; orange overprint & green seal |
| Montrose Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5712 | 1871 | S | n/a | $100 | $55 | 15% | $63 | VF;splits repaired with tape |