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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endorsement from Larger Document (DS) | Pope, John | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 286 | 1882 | DS | S | $2,250 | $1,000 | 10% | $1,100 | F;matted with carte-de-vistite | |
| Allentown Traction & Lehigh Valley (PA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6082 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;#8 | ||
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5551 | 1839 | S | n/a | $112 | $51 | 10% | $56 | VF+ | |
| Boston, Hartford, & Erie Railroad | Railroads | Mar-94 | Norrico&Robinson | 1135 | 1866 | B | n/a | $75 | $65 | 10% | $72 | ||
| Canon City-Florence/Royal Gorge Interurban Railway (CO) | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5465 | 1906 | GB | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U; VF+ | |
| Chicago & Illinois River Railroad Co. (IL) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1875 | GR | B | n/a | $300 | $300 | U;VF;Price List | |||
| Cleveland & Toledo Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 870 | 1862 | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 10% | $66 | ||
| Dayton & Western Railroad Co. (OH) | Railroads | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 160 | 1853 | B | n/a | $98 | 18% | $116 | VF | ||
| Electric & Peoples Traction (PA) | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5500 | 1895 | C | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | VF+; stock trust certificate | |
| Georgetown Railroad Co. (TX) | Railroads | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5287 | 1878 | B | n/a | $200 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U;VF+; edge repairs | |
| Hartford & Providence Railroad Co. (CT) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5192 | 1849 | B | n/a | $75 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF;#26 | |
| Iron River, Stambaugh & Crystal Falls Street Railway Co. (MI) | Railroads | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1387 | SPEC | OR | S | n/a | $300 | $210 | 15% | $242 | VF;"attractive certificate"; 100 shs |
| Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co. (MI) | Railroads | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 3060 | GB | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF+;n.d. | ||
| Madison & Indianapolis Railroad Co. (IN) | Railroads | 5-Nov | WINS#0511 | 649 | 1849 | S | n/a | $250 | $157 | 10% | $173 | U;EF;"extremely rare;extremely early Indiana railroad" | |
| Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co. (WI) | Railroads | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 130 | 1877 | PS | n/a | $97 | $97 | 18% | $114 | EF; not in Cox | |
| National Car Co. (VT) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 1031 | 1902 | S | n/a | $30 | $100 | 0% | $100 | U; VF | |
| New York Central & Hudson River Rail Road Co. (NY) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1356 | BL | SPEC | n/a | $450 | $700 | 15% | $805 | PASS-CO: CU UNC; SPECIMEN; | |
| Ober Car Ventilator (ME) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5306 | 1885 | S | n/a | $125 | $73 | 12% | $82 | U;VF; #8 | |
| Perth Amboy & Woodbridge Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6002 | 1882 | S | n/a | $200 | $98 | 15% | $113 | VF;light stain from stub | |
| Queen Annes & Kent Railroad | Railroads | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5749 | 1876 | S | n/a | $150 | $180 | 15% | $207 | VF;#34 | |
| Salisbury & Baltimore Railroad & Coal Co. | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3193 | 1875 | S | n/a | $213 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF;light soiling | |
| South Carolina Railway Co. (SC) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3533 | 1866 | C | n/a | $100 | $155 | 15% | $178 | VF+;Certificate of Indebtedness | |
| State Line & Union Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 155 | 1877 | S | n/a | $132 | $183 | 18% | $216 | VF | |
| Tuckerton Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 1871 | 1871 | S | n/a | $125 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VF; POC's | |
| Wat-Chung Railway Co. (NJ) | Railroads | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 163 | 1875 | S | n/a | $86 | $100 | 18% | $118 | VF; No 38 |