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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Elevated Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 636 | 1902 | S | n/a | $100 | $62 | 10% | $68 | U;VF;"ornate border" | |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co., Washington Branch (MD) | Railroads | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 860 | 1860 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 0% | $90 | VF | |
| Boston, Hartford, & Erie Railroad | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5359 | 1867 | B | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VF+;RN-W2;RN-P5(2) | |
| Cape Cod Railroad Co. (MA) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5466 | 1871 | B | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF+;R84 | |
| Chicago & Ohio River Railroad Co. (IL) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 983 | 1886 | S | n/a | $65 | $66 | 10% | $73 | U;VF | |
| Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway Co. (OH) | Railroads | Dec-00 | Wins#21 | 561 | 1895 | S | n/a | $45 | $47 | 10% | $52 | VF | |
| Del Norte & Humboldt Railroad (CA) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5481 | 1903 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+;#4;"ornate border" | |
| Elmira, Jefferson & Canandaigua Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 951 | 1871 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 0% | $45 | ||
| Georgia Rail Road & Banking Co. (GA) | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 501 | 1859 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | F; pen cnx; 10 shs |
| Helena Electric Railway (MT) | Railroads | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5522 | 1893 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF+;#28 | |
| Jackson Electric Engine (ME) | Railroads | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2052 | 1890 | S | n/a | $300 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U; VF+;"only ex. of this type" | |
| Lakefront Dock and Railroad Terminal Co., The (OH) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1097 | 1948 | OR/ | SPEC | n/a | $188 | $130 | 15% | $150 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $-odd; 3-7/8% 1st mort bond; POCs |
| Manhattan Railway Co., The (NY) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1079 | 1890 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $350 | 15% | $403 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 4% cons. mort. GB; POCs |
| Minneapolis, Red Lake & Manitoba Railway (MN) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5490 | 1905 | GR | GB | n/a | $125 | $82 | 15% | $94 | VF+ |
| Nevada Central Railroad Co., The (NV) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1048 | 1888 | BK | SPEC | n/a | $1,500 | $2,700 | 15% | $3,105 | VF; SPECIMEN; $1,000 5% 1st mort. bond; POCs; ex. Rare |
| New York Central Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2137 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,150 | 12% | $1,288 | VF+;RN-T4;n.d. | ||
| Ohio & Mississippi Railway | Railroads | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2145 | 1868 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $900 | 12% | $1,008 | VF+;RN-T4;minor stain upper right | |
| Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3189 | 1884 | GR | S | n/a | $250 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+;light staining from stub;#9 |
| Railroad Association of St. Louis (MO) | Railroads | 5-Jan | WINS-0501 | 37 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | F;i/sb:William Taussig | |
| Salt Lake & Oregon Railway (UT) | Railroads | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1254 | 1907 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 10% | $165 | VF+ | |
| South Easton & Phillipsburg Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7626 | 1908 | RD | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF+;#35 |
| Staten Island Midland Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Dec | SM#269 | 5219 | 1890 | B | n/a | $75 | $100 | 15% | $115 | EF;unissued | |
| Ulster & Delaware Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 736 | 1888 | B | n/a | $100 | $105 | 10% | $116 | VF;$1000 Bond | |
| Wayne County Coal & Iron Railway Co. (WV) | Railroads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 187 | 1867 | B | n/a | $200 | $220 | 10% | $200 | U;VF;attached coupons | |
| Ilion Petroleum Oil & Mining (NY) | Remington, Philo | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 1149 | 1865 | S | SO | $1,250 | $900 | 10% | $990 | U;VF+;# 24 |