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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle & Franklin Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 250 | 1873 | S | n/a | $275 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U;VF | |
| New York Locomotive Works of Rome New York (NY) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5853 | 1883 | B | n/a | $200 | $95 | 12% | $106 | VF+;Specimen;"rarely seen";trim unevenly top | |
| Oklahoma City Junction Railway Co. (OK) | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5388 | 1914 | GR/ | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF; 2500 shs; #45 |
| Philadelphia & West Chester Traction Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 972 | 1900 | S | n/a | $45 | $45 | 10% | $50 | F | |
| Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Co. (NC) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5599 | 1844 | S | n/a | $250 | $140 | 12% | $157 | U;VF;"quite rare" | |
| Sanborn, Cooperstown & Turtle Mountain Railway Co. (DK Terr.) | Railroads | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 152 | 1883 | BK | S | n/a | $225 | $248 | 10% | $130 | U;F; |
| South Side Railroad Co. (VA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6044 | 1853 | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF;w/scrip certificate from Atlantic & Ohio Railroad | |
| Stony Creek Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2213 | 1872 | S | n/a | $213 | $210 | 10% | $231 | U; VF | |
| Union Railway & Transit Co. (IL) | Railroads | 3-Dec | WINS 1203 | 713 | 1879 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | VF | |
| Western Car Co. (DE) | Railroads | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 937 | 1888 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | 10% | $83 | F | |
| Barnegat Park (NJ) | Resorts & Hotels | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C4078 | 1890 | B | n/a | $200 | $200 | Price List;EF; SPECIMEN | |||
| Standard Oil Co. (OH) | Rockefeller, John D. | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1383 | 1877 | S | I&SV(3) | $12,500 | $7,000 | 15% | $8,050 | a/b:Henry M. Flagler | |
| TLS -- re friend critiquing his editorials | Roosevelt, Theodore | Oct-95 | HISTAUTO | 252 | 1917 | TLS | S | $5,000 | $3,750 | 10% | $4,125 | E;26th President | |
| Pennsylvania Co. (PA) | Scott, Thomas A. | Jun-89 | SM#81 | 1133 | 1873 | S | SO | $75 | $55 | 10% | $61 | POC(2) | |
| Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Co. (MA) | Shipping | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5330 | 1891 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 12% | $252 | VF+;"scarce" | |
| International Mercantile Marine Co. (NJ) | Shipping | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 3016 | 1909 | S | n/a | $200 | $450 | 10% | $495 | No. K1 | |
| Otisco Lake Navigation Co. (NY) | Shipping | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 1105 | 1912 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 10% | $83 | ||
| Williamson Submarine Corporation (VA) | Shipping | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 1047 | 1912 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 0% | $75 | U; VF | |
| Salt Lake City Baseball Corp. (UT) | Sports | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 152 | 1958 | S | n/a | $180 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U; VF+ | |
| City of New Orleans (LA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2301 | 1868 | B | n/a | $250 | $156 | 15% | $179 | VF;light foxing | |
| Mississippi, State of (Cr. 38A) (MS) | State & Treasury Bonds | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2342 | 1838 | B | n/a | $350 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;EF;red coupons | |
| State of Louisiana, 8% Loan in aid of New Orleans, ...Rail Road Co | State & Treasury Bonds | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 114 | 1871 | B | n/a | $120 | $100 | 20% | $120 | good VF;$1000;#688; N Orleans, Mobile & Chattanooga RR | |
| United States Freehold Land & Emigration Co. (CO) | State & Treasury Bonds | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1171 | 1870 | B | n/a | $450 | $350 | 12% | $392 | VF;"rare";includes exemplary history writeup | |
| Union Iron & Coal Co. (PA) | Taylor, Moses | Mar-96 | SM#149 | 3721 | 1854 | B | SV | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF+ | |
| Allentown & Bethlehem Turnpike (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1900 | GR | S | n/a | $60 | $60 | VF+;Price List |