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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Midland Railway Co. (CO) | Railroads | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5490 | 1897 | GB | n/a | $288 | $300 | 10% | $330 | VF+ | |
| Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (CO) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5881 | 1888 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF+ | |
| Erie Railway Co. | Railroads | Jan-94 | SM#124 | 157 | 1875 | B | n/a | $200 | $750 | 10% | $825 | R54(rubber stamped) | |
| Gloversville & Northville Railway (NY) | Railroads | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2122 | 1875 | B | n/a | $375 | $325 | 12% | $364 | U; EF;"only four were found" | |
| Holman Locomotive Speeding Truck Co. (IA) | Railroads | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 335 | 1897 | S | n/a | $95 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; VF;"scarce" | |
| Jefferson Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5294 | 1870 | S | n/a | $125 | $70 | 15% | $81 | #7; 500 shs; "slightest paper burn at inked areas" | |
| Leavenworth Depot & Railroad (KS) | Railroads | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5394 | 1892 | GR | GB | n/a | $125 | $62 | 15% | $71 | VF+;w/ red seal |
| Marietta & North Georgia Railway Co. (GA-NC) | Railroads | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 167 | 1887 | BR/ | GB | n/a | $80 | $75 | 20% | $90 | AEF; #3620; $1000 6% first mort; 7 coupons used |
| Mississippi Valley Co. (MS) | Railroads | 6-Dec | SM#269 | 5188 | 1878 | BR | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF+;s/b:A. M. West as president |
| New Haven & West Haven Horse Railroad Co. (CT) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5820 | 1888 | S | n/a | $100 | $130 | 12% | $146 | ||
| New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5842 | 1880 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+ | |
| Omaha, Abilene & Wichita Railway Co. (KS) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5393 | 1886 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 15% | $115 | VF+;#2;stub attached left | |
| Philadelphia, Newton & New York Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8308 | 1892 | S | n/a | $125 | $140 | 10% | $154 | VF+ | |
| Raquette Lake Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5241 | 1913 | GR | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF+;s/b:William Seward Webb as president |
| Sandy River Railroad Co. (ME) | Railroads | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 2272 | 1892 | S | n/a | $213 | $190 | 15% | $219 | U;VF+ | |
| Southern Kansas Railway (KS) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6037 | 1887 | B | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VF+ | |
| Sullivan Railroad Co. (MA) | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 806 | 1849 | BK/BL | B | n/a | $125 | $75 | 15% | $86 | *; F; $500 bond |
| United Railways of St. Louis (MO) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6215 | 1923 | S | n/a | $100 | 15% | $67 | U;VF+ | ||
| Western North Carolina Railroad Co. (NC) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5772 | 1866 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 10% | $275 | U;VF;R-24 | |
| Charleston Hotel Co. (SC) | Resorts & Hotels | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 317 | 1898 | B | n/a | $100 | $105 | 10% | $116 | U;F;coupons attached | |
| Standard Oil Trust (OH) | Rockefeller, John D. | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 433 | 1882 | S | SO | $3,750 | $3,641 | 0% | $3,641 | ||
| DS - re:legal brief concerning outstanding debt of 9 pounds | Ross, George | 5-Nov | WINS#0511 | 25 | 1755 | DS | SO | $400 | $450 | 10% | $495 | F;DS;fold splits repaired verson w/archval tape | |
| Pennsylvania Co. (PA) | Scott, Thomas A. | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 152 | 1873 | S | SO | $200 | $145 | 10% | $160 | E | |
| Brainard Dredging (NJ) | Shipping | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5331 | 1889 | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF | |
| Iron Steamboat Co. of New Jersey (NJ) | Shipping | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1395 | 1902 | GR/ | GB | n/a | $150 | $130 | 20% | $156 | VF+; #862; $500 4% Second Lien Gold Bond |