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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Rock Island Railroad (NY) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 27 | S | n/a | $50 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U;n.d.;s/b: Henry Farnum | ||
| Coeure D'Alene (Territories of MT-ID) | Railroads | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5485 | 1886 | GB | n/a | $250 | $240 | 10% | $264 | VF | |
| Delawre Division Canal of Pennsylvania (PA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8142 | 1921 | S | n/a | $63 | $49 | 10% | $54 | VF+ | |
| Erie & Northeast Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5742 | 1862 | S | n/a | $125 | $70 | 12% | $78 | VF;light staining & ink corrosion | |
| Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7478 | 1883 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;#12 | |
| Hinson Car Coupler (IA) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5240 | 1889 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 12% | $280 | VF+* | |
| James River Valley Railroad Co. (DK Terr.) | Railroads | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 531 | 1895 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $70 | 15% | $81 | EF; "lightly punch cancelled"; 10 shs |
| Laurel Fork & Sand Hill Rail Road Co. (WV) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5469 | 1882 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF;small center stain | |
| Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road Co. (OH) | Railroads | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 128 | 1855 | B | n/a | $126 | $130 | 18% | $153 | U; VF; small edge splits | |
| Mississippi Central Railroad Co. (KY-TN-MS) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5678 | 1873 | B | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;VF+ | |
| New Castle & Beaver Valley Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1883 | S | n/a | $60 | $60 | V+;Price List | ||||
| New York Lake Erie & Western Docks & Improvement (NJ) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5705 | 1881 | S | n/a | $125 | $95 | 10% | $105 | VF+;#2 | |
| Oklahoma City Junction Railway Co. (OK) | Railroads | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5426 | 1901 | GR | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF |
| Philadelphia & Sunbury Railroad Co (PA) | Railroads | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1247 | 1856 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 10% | $248 | VF;"we've seen only one other" | |
| Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Co. (NC) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5598 | 1853 | S | n/a | $213 | $300 | 12% | $336 | U;VF;s/b:Lawrence Branch;"scarce,early variety" | |
| San Pete Valley Railway Co., The (UT Terr) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 1175 | 1893 | BR/ | SPEC | n/a | $750 | $400 | 15% | $460 | VF; SPECIMEN; $1,000 4% 1st mort. GB; POCs; not in Cox |
| South Side Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5575 | 1854 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+ | |
| Stone Harbor Terminal Co. (NJ) | Railroads | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1396 | 1909 | GR | GB | SPEC | $188 | $120 | 15% | $138 | XF;Specimen; $100 |
| Union Railroad Transfer & Stock Yard (IN) | Railroads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 238 | 1879 | /GL | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $55 | EF |
| Western Air Line Construction Co. (IA) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 646 | 1881 | BK | S | SO | $100 | $70 | 20% | $84 | VF+; 1 sh; #83; s/b: Francis M. Drake as pres.; line cnx |
| Barnegat Land Improvement of New Jersey | Resorts & Hotels | Sep-96 | SM#154 | 5375 | 1882 | S | n/a | $50 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF;#1;tiny fold holes | |
| Standard Oil Co. (OH) | Rockefeller, John D. | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3371 | 1875 | S | SO | $7,500 | $6,000 | 15% | $6,900 | VF+;a/b:Henry M. Flager | |
| TLS -- re editorial | Roosevelt, Theodore | Oct-97 | SIG#8 | 47 | 1909 | TLS | S | $700 | $550 | 10% | $605 | VG; 8vo; small fold separation | |
| Pennsylvania Co. (PA) | Scott, Thomas A. | Jun-88 | SM#73 | 251A | 1873 | S | SO/V | $250 | $560 | 10% | $616 | a/b: Wm Thaw; one of only 7 issued; 60 | |
| Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Co. (MA) | Shipping | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8099 | 1891 | S | n/a | $275 | 15% | $316 | VF;Price List; |