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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Holllywood International Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 222 | 1999 | S | n/a | $50 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U;E | |
| Prescott Consolidated Mining Co. (AZ) | Poston, Charles | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1377 | 1868 | B | SO | $3,000 | $1,300 | 12% | $1,456 | few cert exist w/ CP signature | |
| United States Loan Office Certificate--3rd Bill (CT) | Pre-1800 | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5662 | 1781 | C | n/a | $225 | $180 | 10% | $198 | F-VF; tape repairs; ink spots | |
| American Car Coupling Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5409 | 1870 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 12% | $202 | U;VF+;R44;"first we've seen" | |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 211 | 1901 | DS | I&SV | $150 | $130 | 20% | $156 | EF; standing dividend order; s/b: James Stillman | |
| Boston, Hartford, & Erie Railroad | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5646 | 1867 | B | n/a | $150 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF+;RN-P5;$1000 7% Bond | |
| Cape Cod Railroad Co. (MA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5850 | 1871 | B | n/a | $200 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+;R44;#21 | |
| Chicago & Oak Park Elevated Railway (NJ) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5377 | 1904 | S | n/a | $212 | $164 | 10% | $180 | U;VF+;"only one we have seen" | |
| Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway Co. (OH) | Railroads | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1226 | 1869 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF | |
| Del Norte & Humboldt Railroad (CA) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5477 | 1902 | S | n/a | $250 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;VF+;#1;"ornate border" | |
| Elkart & Western Railroad (IN) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 144 | 1898 | S | n/a | $162 | 17% | $190 | EF-VF | ||
| Georgia Pacific Railway Co. (GA) | Railroads | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1348 | 1888 | BR | GB | n/a | $300 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+ |
| Helena and Northern Railroad Co. (MT) | Railroads | 7-Dec | WINS#0712 | 480 | 1887 | BK | S | n/a | $175 | $135 | 15% | $155 | PASS-CO: EF; punch cnx; #11; 1 sh; encapsulated |
| Jackson Consolidated Traction Co. (MI) | Railroads | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 752 | 1904 | B | n/a | $125 | $135 | 10% | $149 | F;"rare";couple small edge chinks at margin | |
| Lake Superiior & Ishpeming Railway (MI) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5804 | 1896 | GB | n/a | $250 | $225 | 12% | $252 | VF+;Specimen;"first we have seen" | |
| Manhattan Railway (NY) | Railroads | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5567 | 1884 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF+ | |
| Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Co., The | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1213 | 1913 | OL/ | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $190 | 15% | $219 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 6% gold note; POCs |
| Nebraska Central Railway Co. (NE) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5272 | 1904 | S | n/a | $125 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF+;#6;green underprint;stub attached left | |
| New York Central Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 737 | 1853 | B | n/a | $95 | $180 | 15% | $207 | VF; No. 1775 | |
| Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7567 | 1870 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF | |
| Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5586 | 1885 | S | n/a | $250 | $175 | 12% | $196 | VF+;#17 | |
| Rail Road Accommodation Wharves (SC) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2271 | 1857 | S | n/a | $213 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF;light toning | |
| Salt Lake & Ogden Railway (UT) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5549 | 1927 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 15% | $86 | VF+ | |
| South Chicago & Southern Railroad Co. (IL) | Railroads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 591 | 1923 | BK | S | n/a | $40 | $44 | 10% | $50 | VF |
| Staten Island Midland Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3420 | 1890 | B | n/a | $250 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+ |