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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Remedy 2:30 (VT) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5134 | 1892 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+;"ornate border" | |
| New York Turpentine (NY) | Misc Certificates | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5193 | 1868 | S | n/a | $63 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF;#23 | |
| Tammany Society or Columbia Order (NY) | Misc Certificates | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3627 | 1812 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 15% | $184 | VF;minor splits;partly printed | |
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Co. | Morgan, John P. | Jun-86 | SM#60 | 1145 | 1877 | S | SV | $325 | $500 | 10% | $550 | VF, POC | |
| ALS - re: invitation on wife's monogrammed stationery | Morse, Samuel F. B. | 2-Dec | Barnes#25 | 79 | 1871 | LS | SO | $2,500 | F;Price List | ||||
| Blood Farm & Ohio Petroleum (PS) | Oils | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3687 | 1864 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF | |
| Empire & Oil City Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8065 | 1864 | S | n/a | $375 | 15% | $431 | U;VF+Price List;R44 | ||
| Magenta Oil Co. (NY) | Oils | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1330 | 1865 | S | n/a | $300 | $240 | 10% | $264 | VF+; R44 | |
| Philadelphia & Duck Creek Oil | Oils | Jun-89 | SM#81 | 1017 | 1865 | S | n/a | $90 | $200 | 10% | $220 | R44; minor edge tears, stains | |
| Union Cherry Run Basin Oil & Mining (PA) | Oils | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5410 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U; VF+ | |
| DS -- Domain of Neptunus Rex | Pershing, John J. | Jan-95 | SM#134 | 2171 | 1924 | DS | S | $350 | $360 | 10% | $396 | EF | |
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 145 | GR | S | n/a | $375 | $650 | 10% | $715 | Specimen | |
| Asylum Co. (PA) | Pre-1800 | Jun-95 | SM#139 | 1345 | 1798 | S | n/a | $3,000 | $2,150 | 10% | $2,365 | F-VF; center fold split | |
| New York Post (NY) | Publishing & Printing | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 843 | 1940 | BR/ | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF+; #A24; 300 shs; Class A common |
| Arkansas Southern Railroad Co. (AR-LA) | Railroads | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1900 | GR | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | VF+;Price List;#33 | |||
| Bedford & Hollidaysburg Railroad (PA) | Railroads | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5608 | 1902 | S | n/a | $100 | $68 | 15% | $78 | VF+;#8 | |
| Brooklyn & Brighton Beach Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 264 | 1896 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;E | |
| Carolina Midland (SC) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1217 | 1891 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;"only one we have seen" | |
| Chicago, Danville & Vincennes Railroad Co. (IL) | Railroads | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5370 | 1869 | GR | B | n/a | $125 | $86 | 15% | $99 | VF;RN (P5);RN-W2;POC |
| Colorado Monorail (SD) | Railroads | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5275 | 1905 | S | n/a | $300 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U;VF+ | |
| Denver Circle Railroad Co. (CO) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1209 | 1883 | S | n/a | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | VF;s/b:William Loveland;staining from stub;#44 | |
| European & North American Railway (ME) | Railroads | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C2358 | 1869 | B | n/a | $650 | $650 | Price List; s/b: H. Hamlin; only example | |||
| Grand Junction Railroad & Depot (MA) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5284 | 1853 | B | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | #265; $1,000 6% bond | |
| Hot Springs Railroad Co. (AR) | Railroads | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5461 | 1901 | S | n/a | $125 | $105 | 10% | $116 | U; VF;"scarce" | |
| Jersey Shore, Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5312 | 1878 | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF;#28 |