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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Island Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5187 | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+;#9 | |
| ALS -- re: his financial affairs | Monroe, James | Nov-00 | Barnes#24 | 78 | 1811 | ALS | S | $1,850 | 0% | $1,850 | PL;VG;some toning from prior framing | ||
| North American Land Co. (PA) | Morris, Robert | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 48 | 1795 | S | SO | $600 | $675 | 10% | $743 | a/b: James Marshall as secretary | |
| ALS - re:B18675 concern for one of her employees | Nightingale, Florence | May-00 | SM#197 | 242 | 1869 | ALS | S | $950 | $800 | 12% | $896 | VG; 4 pp | |
| Crescent City Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5854 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U;VF;R43 | |
| Kentucky & West Virginia Oil & Gas Co. (KY) | Oils | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 893 | 1865 | S | n/a | $350 | $325 | $325 | U;EF;"rare" | ||
| Oil Creek & Spring Run Oil (PA) | Oils | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5238 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $220 | 10% | $242 | Fair; Staining and fold splits | |
| Sterling Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Feb-96 | SM#147 | 3311 | 1865 | S | n/a | $110 | $60 | 10% | $66 | EF; R48 | |
| Pabst Brewing Co. (WI) | Pabst, Gustave | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1060 | 1889 | GR | S | SO&SV | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF+ |
| McDonald's (DE) | PopArt | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5279 | S | n/a | $300 | $220 | 12% | $246 | EF; n.d.;Specimen | ||
| American Bicycle Co. (NJ) | Pope, George | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4550 | 1900 | S | SO | $75 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF+; | |
| Allegheny Valley Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 630 | 1862 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF | |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Railroads | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 118 | 1836 | S | n/a | $250 | "Choice cond.-rare this nice";Price List | ||||
| Boston, Hartford, & Erie Railroad | Railroads | Feb-94 | SM#125 | 5675 | 1866 | B | n/a | $70 | $80 | 10% | $88 | RN-P5(2) & RN-W2 | |
| Canon City & Royal Gorge Railroad Co., The (CO) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 940 | BK | SPEC | n/a | $750 | $375 | 15% | $431 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; POCs; ca. 1900's-10's; last of 2 | |
| Chicago & Illinois River Railroad Co. (IL) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2225 | 1875 | B | n/a | $400 | $210 | 15% | $242 | VF;minor junction holes | |
| Cleveland & Toledo Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 867 | 1856 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | Pen cancelled - receipt attached at left | |
| Dayton & Western Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | Jan-97 | Wins#12 | 965 | 1894 | S | n/a | $125 | $142 | $142 | F;POC;"scarce" | ||
| Elberton Southern Railway (GA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5417 | 1909 | S | n/a | $63 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF+;"1st we've offered-ornate border" | |
| Georgetown & Tennallytown Railway Co. (DC) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3156 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;light orange underprint | |
| Hartford & Providence Railroad Co. (CT) | Railroads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 583 | 1849 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $165 | 10% | $90 | F |
| Iron Rail Road Co. (OH) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 361 | 1881 | BL | B | n/a | $150 | $250 | 20% | $300 | F+; $500 Income Bond; #29 |
| Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co. | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 378 | 1904 | GB | n/a | $75 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF+; $10000 4% GB; #XM166; i/t: Chuancey M. Depew | |
| Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5189 | 1854 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF;trimmed;"Cox reports only 5 known" | |
| Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co. | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5379 | 1872 | GR/ | S | n/a | $113 | $70 | 10% | $77 | 10 shs; #19697; s/b: Russell Sage; RN-Q1 |