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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS - re: Pennsylvania Assumed Debt Certificate | Nicholson, John | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 107 | 1792 | DS | SO | $1,250 | $1,050 | 15% | $1,208 | E;"choice & scarce" | |
| Continental Oil (PA) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5390 | 1864 | S | n/a | $200 | $97 | 15% | $112 | U;VF;R45;grafitti right border | |
| John Anderson Petroleum Co. (NY) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1094 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $700 | 10% | $770 | U;VF+;R48;"possibly unique" | |
| Oil City Petroleum & Refining Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2194 | 1865 | S | n/a | $213 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF;#19;R43;"1st we've seen";minor splits | |
| Star Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5338 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | EF;unissued;n.d. | ||
| Phillip Best Brewing Co. (WI) | Pabst, Frederick | 5-Jan | WINS-0501 | 46 | 1884 | GR/BK | S | SO | $300 | $190 | 10% | $209 | E |
| Lionel Corp., The (NY) | PopArt | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 137 | 1961 | S | n/a | $65 | $80 | 10% | $88 | VF | |
| State of Pennsylvania (PA) (PA-2 in Anderson) | Pre-1800 | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1105 | 1780 | B | n/a | $300 | $180 | 20% | $216 | VF; #109; "for one sorrel mare"; high R-6; s/b: Jno Nicholson | |
| Algiers Railway & Lighting (LA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6081 | 1912 | S | n/a | $100 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;"ornate border";few minor edge tears | ||
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 876 | 1838 | S | n/a | $175 | $175 | 10% | $193 | VF | |
| Boston, Hartford & Erie Railroad Co. (CT) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1872 | S | n/a | $500 | $500 | U;VF;Price List;RN-U1 | ||||
| Canon City & Cripple Creek Electric Railway (CO) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5445 | 1897 | B | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF+; | |
| Chicago & Erie Railroad Co. | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1890 | GR | B | n/a | $75 | $75 | U;VF+;Price List | |||
| Cleveland & Canton Railroad (OH) | Railroads | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5420 | 1891 | OR | B | n/a | $100 | $75 | 15% | $86 | U;VF;light staining on right edge |
| El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Co. (TX) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1144 | 1915 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $140 | 15% | $161 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 5% 1st mort. GB; POCs |
| Genesee Falls Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5295 | 1887 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF;#20 | |
| Hartford & New Haven Railroad (NY) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5742 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF; i/t: W. B. Astor;"only one we know of" | |
| Iron Car Equipment Co. (NY) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 519 | 1890 | B | n/a | $275 | $275 | 10% | $303 | U;EF;"exceptional graphics";$1000 Bond | |
| Lake Erie, Franklin & Clarion Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5801 | 1919 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF+ | |
| Macopin Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 164 | 1887 | BR/ | S | n/a | $100 | $85 | 20% | $102 | GVF; #16; 41 $100 shs; ink cnx; s/b: Garret A. Hobart |
| Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 733 | 1858 | S | n/a | $92 | $175 | 15% | $201 | EF; not in Cox; No. 5471 | |
| Natchez, Jackson & Columbus Railroad Co. (MS) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5840 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;VF+;minor stain;"only 14 known to consignor" | |
| New York & Queens County Railway (NY) | Railroads | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 1229 | 1915 | S | n/a | $92 | $92 | 15% | $106 | U;VF | |
| Oakdale Western Railway (CA) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5532 | 1904 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 15% | $184 | VF+;#3;"ornate border" | |
| Peoria & Rock Island Railway Co. (IL) | Railroads | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5579 | 1873 | B | n/a | $213 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U; VF |