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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City & Cripple Creek Electric Railway (CO) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5849 | 1897 | GB | n/a | $200 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+ | |
| Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway Co. (IN-IL-MI) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6097 | 1890 | S | n/a | $125 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+ | ||
| Cleveland & Canton Railroad Co. (MA) | Railroads | Oct-98 | Wins#16 | 847 | 1891 | PS | n/a | $150 | $175 | 0% | $175 | U; VF | |
| Dayton & Michigan Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 965 | 1860 | S | n/a | $90 | $70 | 10% | $77 | VF | |
| Elberton Air Line Railroad (GA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5416 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+;"only 1 we know of" | |
| Genesis & Obed River Railroad Co. (TN) | Railroads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 822 | 1891 | B | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;some age staining;coupons attached | |
| Hartford & New Haven Railroad Co. (CT) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5909 | 1872 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 0 | $86 | VF+ | |
| Iron Car Equipment Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-May | SSI#12 | 507 | 1890 | B | n/a | $250 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U;VF;"rare display" | |
| Lake Ontario & Hudson River Rail Road | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7510 | 1858 | S | n/a | $200 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;#28 | |
| Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1268 | 1847 | S | n/a | $250 | $1,050 | 10% | $1,155 | U;VF;"only stock we have seen from this railroad" | |
| Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 6044 | 1861 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;VF+ | |
| Natchez, Jackson & Columbus Railroad Co. (MS) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5559 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U;VF+ | |
| New York & Rockaway Beach Railway (NY) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5856 | 1887 | GB | n/a | $250 | $225 | 12% | $252 | VF+;Specimen;$1000 1st Mortgage 5% GB | |
| Oaklahoma City Junction Railway (OK) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5526 | 1924 | S | n/a | $63 | $55 | 15% | $63 | VF;one minor tear right margin | |
| Peoria & Rock Island Railway Co. (IL) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2112 | 1873 | B | n/a | $250 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U; VF+ | |
| Quakertown & Eastern Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 6086 | 1897 | S | n/a | $200 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U;VF;not in Cox | |
| Saint Paul & Sioux City Railroad Co. (MN) | Railroads | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 541 | 1862 | B | n/a | $125 | $135 | 10% | $149 | ||
| South Carolina Rail Road Co. (SC) | Railroads | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 216 | 1866 | BK/BL | B | n/a | $75 | $110 | 20% | $132 | VF+; #48; $175 7% cert. of indebtedness; R33 |
| Stanten Island Rapid Transit Railroad (NY) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5924 | 1885 | B | n/a | $250 | $300 | 12% | $336 | VF;Specimen | |
| Troy & Tiptonville Railroad | Railroads | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2267 | 1888 | B | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U; VF+ | |
| Washington, Alexandria & Georgetown Railroad (DC) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5768 | 1866 | S | n/a | $200 | $285 | 12% | $319 | VF;R44 | |
| Warren Railroad (NJ) | Railroads | 2-Oct | LABARRE | K574 | 1900 | B | n/a | $60 | Price List;"rare" | ||||
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Co. | Rockefeller, John D. | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 2077 | 1891 | S | I&SV | $1,750 | $1,250 | 10% | $1,375 | EF; light glue stain | |
| DS - sheet of Mother's Day commemorative stamps | Roosevelt, Franklin D. | 5-Aug | WINS#0508 | 122 | DS | SO | $600 | $450 | 10% | $495 | E;a/b:Harold Ickes;both signatures in large white margin | ||
| ALS -- re change in Gen. Custer's military status | Schurz, Carl | Feb-98 | SM#175 | 43 | 1870 | ALS | S | $375 | $900 | 10% | $990 | VG; 4to |