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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, Alma & Burlingame Railway (KS) | Railroads | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5509 | 1880 | GB | n/a | $125 | $67 | 15% | $77 | EF;not fully issued | |
| Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault St. Marie Railway Co. (MN) | Railroads | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 460 | 1924 | GB | n/a | $65 | $70 | 10% | $77 | VF;cancell w/partial coupons;#11;"rare" | |
| Neversink Mountain Railroad (PA) | Railroads | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 6055 | 1890 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+;#32;"scarce" | |
| New York Central Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 5-Dec | SM#257 | 1064 | 1913 | GR | B | n/a | $400 | $180 | 15% | $207 | VF+ |
| Ohio & Mississippi Railway Co. Reorganized & Cons. | Railroads | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2259 | 1870 | S | n/a | $1,250 | $1,700 | 10% | $1,870 | RN-T4, RN-P5 | |
| Philadelphia & Chester Valley Railroad (PA) | Railroads | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 485 | 1891 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 10% | $94 | VF | |
| Railroad Lighting & Manufacturing Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 94 | 1890 | S | n/a | $200 | $300 | 10% | $330 | #117 | |
| San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway Co. (TX) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1162 | 1905 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $80 | 15% | $92 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $1,000 4% 1st mort. GB; POCs |
| South Jersey Railroad Co (NJ) | Railroads | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 861 | 1893 | S | n/a | $35 | $36 | 10% | $40 | F | |
| Staten Island Rail-Road Co. (NY) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 601 | 1864 | BK | S | SO | $300 | $180 | 20% | $216 | VF; 50 shs; #275; line cnx; s/b: Wm H. Vanderbilt; no lines |
| Union & Titusville Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2191 | 1867 | B | n/a | $400 | $200 | 15% | $230 | F;splits;#45;"probably unique" | |
| West Chester Traction Co. (NY) | Railroads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 736 | 1902 | B | n/a | $125 | $98 | 10% | $108 | U;VF;attached coupons | |
| Abilene Hotel (TX) | Resorts & Hotels | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5805 | 1891 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;VF+;#39 | |
| Standard Oil Co. (OH) | Rockefeller, John D. | Nov-93 | WINS#9311 | 241 | 1875 | S | SO | $11,750 | $8,500 | 0% | $8,500 | Excellent; a/b: Chas. & Chas M. Pratt; LC | |
| DS - re: interim appoint Assit. Surgeon in Navy-Owen J. Mink | Roosevelt, Theodore | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 126 | 1904 | DS | SO | $400 | $425 | 10% | $468 | F;lt age toning;Owen to rank of Lt. (Jr. grade) | |
| Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy & Lancaster Railroad (PA) | Scott, Thomas A. | Aug-93 | WINS#9308 | 80 | 1875 | S | SO | $725 | $495 | 0% | $495 | ||
| Baltimore Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. (MD) | Shipping | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 653 | 1902 | S | n/a | $125 | $144 | 10% | $158 | U;Choice | |
| Hoboken Ferry | Shipping | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5346 | GR | S | n/a | $63 | $60 | 15% | $69 | #A55; 50 shs; POCs | |
| Orinoco Steam Navigation Co. of New York (NY) | Shipping | May-95 | SM-PL0595 | C1184 | 1852 | S | n/a | $110 | $110 | Price List | |||
| Weems Steamboat of Baltimore City (MD) | Shipping | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5495 | 1892 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+;#12 | |
| Philadelphia Driving Park Association (PA) | Sports | Oct-92 | SM PL 1092 | n/a | 1889 | C | n/a | $600 | $600 | ||||
| City & County of San Francisco School Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 6026 | 1908 | B | n/a | $187 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF;POC;$1000 5% CB Bond due 1916 | |
| Louisiana $1000 | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5070 | 1930 | B | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF;s/b:Huey Long as governor | |
| State of Louisiana (LA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2338 | 1869 | B | n/a | $250 | $800 | 15% | $920 | U;F;repaired splits & filled holes | |
| Third Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1928 (USA - $100) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2311 | 1918 | GB | n/a | $625 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF+;all 4 coupons attached;RD treasury seal |