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 Railroad Wood Saw Co. (IL) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5411 | 1875 | S | n/a | $200 | $102 | 12% | $114 | U;VF+;minor staining from stub | |
| Baltimore Consolidated Railway Co. (MD) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5260 | 1897 | BR | S | n/a | $60 | $30 | 15% | $35 | EF; #A24; 100 shs |
| Boynton Bicycle Electric Railway (WV) | Railroads | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 3048 | 1898 | S | n/a | $200 | $260 | 10% | $286 | VF; aged | |
| Cape Fear & Yardkin Valley Railway Co. (NC) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5234 | 1879 | S | n/a | $250 | $375 | 15% | $431 | VF+;#40;small nick upper right corner | |
| Chicago & Tomah Railroad Co. (WI) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5245 | 1880 | SL | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+;#49;staining from stub, left |
| Cleveland, St. Louis & Kansas City Railway Co. (MO) | Railroads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 561 | 1888 | GR | B | n/a | $150 | $165 | 10% | $81 | U;VF;attached coupons |
| Delaware & Raritan Canal Co. & Camden & Amboy Railroad Co.(NJ) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 171 | 1853 | S | SO | $200 | $150 | 20% | $180 | VF; POC(2) in signature; #2865 | |
| Empire Passenger Railway Co. of Philadelphia (PA) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 646 | 1886 | S | n/a | $40 | $55 | 10% | $61 | VF | |
| Georgia Railroad & Banking Co. (GA) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1849 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | VF;Price List;minor ink corrosion | ||||
| Henderson Hydraulic Car Brake Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5640 | 1875 | S | n/a | $100 | $95 | 10% | $105 | U;VF | |
| Jacksonville, Gainesville & Gulf Railway (FL) | Railroads | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 325 | 1926 | GB | n/a | $150 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VF+;"very rare";Specimen | |
| Lancaster & Reading Narrow Guage Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5418 | 1873 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;VF;# 43 | |
| Mann's Boudoir Car Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5816 | 1885 | B | n/a | $100 | $51 | 12% | $57 | VF;Specimen;$1000 Debenture;minor spllits | |
| Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester & Dubuque Electric Traction Co. | Railroads | May-00 | SSI#10 | 340 | 1913 | S | n/a | $70 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;VF | |
| New Bedford Railroad Co. (MA) | Railroads | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 357 | 1876 | B | n/a | $160 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF | |
| New York Central Sleeping Car Co. (NY) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5505 | 1885 | S | n/a | $125 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF+ | |
| Ohio Connecting Railway (PA) | Railroads | 3-Jun | WINS 0306 | 927 | 1891 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 10% | $94 | VF | |
| Philadelphia & Long Branch Railroad Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5406 | 1885 | S | n/a | $100 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;#1;"ornate border" | |
| Railway Motor Car Corp. (DE) | Railroads | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 747 | 1910 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 10% | $83 | EF | |
| San Francisco & West Shore Railway Co. (CA) | Railroads | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 469 | 1893 | B | n/a | $200 | $112 | 10% | $123 | U;VF;"ornate certificate";"$5000 Bond | |
| South Mountain Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3418 | 1873 | B | n/a | $300 | $165 | 15% | $190 | U;VF+;"premium quality example" | |
| Statesville Air Line Railroad Co. (GA) | Railroads | 4-Oct | WINS-Mail | 775 | 1917 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 10% | $94 | U;VF;"rare NC railroad stock" | |
| Union Pacific Railroad Co. | Railroads | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 758 | B | n/a | $105 | $200 | 15% | $230 | EF; high value-$100,000; Specimen; n.d. | ||
| West Hoboken & Hoboken Passenger Railway Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 693 | 1863 | BK/GS | B | n/a | $200 | $200 | 20% | $240 | VF (ink burns); pen cnx; $500 Mort.; #42 |
| Avalon Beach Improvement Co. (NJ) | Resorts & Hotels | Jun-93 | SM#118 | 2371 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 10% | $154 |