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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy & Lancaster Rail Road Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 1603 | 1857 | S | n/a | $300 | $260 | 10% | $286 | VF | |
| International Railroad (TX) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5467 | 1872 | OR | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF;RN-U1;#45 |
| Lackawanna Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2060 | 1858 | S | n/a | $300 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U;VF+ | |
| Lukens Valley Railroad & Coal Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5333 | 1864 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;R45 | |
| Mill Valley & Mt. Tamalpals Scenic Railway Co. (CA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3176 | 1905 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF+ | |
| Muncie, Hartford & Fort Wayne Railway Co. (IN) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1904 | GR | GB | n/a | $75 | $75 | VF+:Price List | |||
| New York & Long Island Traction Co. (NY) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 681 | 1920 | BL/BK | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 20% | $120 | VF; 10 shs; #90; POCs |
| Northern Pacific Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 362 | 1896 | GB | n/a | $95 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+ | |
| Pensacola & Georgia Railroad (FL) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7582 | 1860 | BL | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF |
| Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad | Railroads | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5744 | 1864 | BL | S | n/a | $100 | $68 | 15% | $78 | VF+;R47 |
| Rutland Street Railway Co. (VT) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5608 | 1885 | B | n/a | $125 | $72 | 12% | $81 | VF+;#21;$100 Bond | |
| Snohomish Valley Railway Co. (WA) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1906 | GR | GB | n/a | $100 | $100 | U;VF+;Price List | |||
| St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Rail Road Co. (KS) | Railroads | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 550 | 1871 | B | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | EF | |
| Washington & Columbia River Railway Co. (WA) | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 570 | 1918 | BK | S | n/a | $90 | $55 | 15% | $63 | punch cnx; 1 sh |
| Mahoning Coal Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | 2-Oct | LABARRE | K443 | S | n/a | $45 | Price List;n.d."rare";stub at left | |||||
| ALS -- Letter declining stock purchase | Ringling, John North | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 313 | 1922 | ALS | S | $700 | $600 | 10% | $660 | VF | |
| Parrot Silver & Copper (MT) | Rogers, Henry H. | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1073 | 1899 | S | I&SV | $350 | $210 | 10% | $231 | VF+ | |
| United States of America $500 - Mortgage Bond (NY) | Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2204 | 1866 | B | SO | $1,050 | $700 | 12% | $784 | U | |
| American Steamship of Philadelphia (PA) | Shipping | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5385 | 1885 | S | n/a | $250 | $170 | 15% | $196 | VF;tiny split bottom margin | |
| East Boston Dry Dock Co. (MA) | Shipping | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 950 | 1854 | S | n/a | $250 | $235 | 10% | $259 | VF | |
| Old Colony Steamboat (MA) | Shipping | May-95 | WINS#9 | 670 | 1887 | S | n/a | $125 | $94 | 0% | $94 | F | |
| Union Navigation Co. (NY) | Shipping | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5470 | 1867 | RD | S | n/a | $200 | $115 | 15% | $132 | VF+;R44 |
| Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc. (FL) | Sports | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1273 | 1996 | BL/MTL | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $140 | 15% | $161 | Choice; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; pin punch cnx |
| Bond of the State of Nevada (NV) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2351 | 1865 | B | n/a | $400 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF+;#31 | |
| Fourth Liberty Loan (USA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 5143 | 1918 | GR | GB | n/a | $750 | $800 | 15% | $920 | U;VF+;w/coupons 5-40 present |