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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 680 | 1865 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $75 | 20% | $90 | VF+; #348; 50 $5 shs; R-47 |
| Reo Motor Car Co. (MI) | Olds, Ransom E. | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2013 | 1916 | S | SO | $400 | $375 | 12% | $420 | VF | |
| Disney - U.S. Treasury | PopArt | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 2022 | 1944 | C | n/a | $300 | $310 | 10% | $341 | EF;Issued | |
| U.S. Treasury Savings Bond -- Schmoos | PopArt | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5170 | 1949 | B | n/a | $300 | $300 | 10% | $330 | EF; issued, thus "scarce" | |
| 0regon Pacific Railroad (NY) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5996 | 1880 | GB | n/a | $200 | $115 | 15% | $132 | U;VF+ | |
| Atlantic Pacific Railroad (Missouri Division) | Railroads | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1152 | S | n/a | $750 | $550 | 12% | $616 | VF+;RN-U1;n.d.not fully issued;"very rare" | ||
| Boston & Albany Railroad Co. | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7415 | 1872 | S | n/a | $150 | $93 | 15% | $107 | VF;Rn-U1;trimmed right & left margin;water stained | |
| Cairo & Kanawha Railway (WV) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5371 | 1910 | S | n/a | $63 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+;#48 | |
| Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain Railway Co. (TN) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1102 | 1888 | S | n/a | $300 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF;#4;small piece out of lower margin | |
| Cincinnati Railway Tunnel Co. (OH) | Railroads | 1-Nov | WINS#23 | 507 | 1873 | S | n/a | $175 | $155 | 10% | $171 | U;VF;two folds | |
| Cresson & Clearfield County & New York Short Route Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8139 | 1885 | S | n/a | $63 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF+;#27 | |
| Eagles Mere Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 6124 | 1913 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;#8 | ||
| Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railway (TX) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5631 | 1886 | GB | n/a | $300 | $275 | 10% | $303 | VF+;Specimen | |
| Harlem River & Portchester Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 613 | 1873 | B | n/a | $90 | $50 | 10% | $55 | F;$5,000 Bond | |
| Indianapolis Northern Traction Co. (IN) | Railroads | 6-Aug | WINS#0608 | 739 | 1902 | GR/BK | B | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | EF;"scarce";half page of coupons attached |
| Kittanning & Leechburg Railway (PA) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5415 | 1905 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+;# 14 | |
| Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. (KY) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5822 | 1880 | B | n/a | $63 | $90 | 10% | $99 | VF+ | |
| Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 866 | 1862 | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 10% | $55 | 50 shares-pen cancelled-receipt attached | |
| Morris County Traction (NJ) | Railroads | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1316 | 1905 | GB | n/a | $150 | $150 | 20% | $180 | VF+; #809. $1000. 5% First Mortgage Gold Bond | |
| New York & Boston Railroad Co. (MA-RI-CT) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1862 | B | n/a | $150 | $150 | VF;Price List;R-43;trimmed closely left | ||||
| Northern Central Michigan Railroad Co. (MI) | Railroads | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 494 | 1873 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 20% | $120 | VF; pen cnx across face; 5136 shs; #2; RN-U2 |
| Pennsylvania Transportation (PA) | Railroads | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4200 | 1872 | S | n/a | $150 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+; R112; #16 | |
| Portsmouth Horse Railroad (NH) | Railroads | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5598 | 1898 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | VF+;#31 | |
| Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad Co. (MO) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3192 | 1874 | GR | S | n/a | $213 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF; preferred |
| Short Route Railway Transfer Co. (KY) | Railroads | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 601 | 1897 | S | n/a | $60 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF |