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 York, Pittsburgh & Chicago Railway Co. (NY) | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 94 | 1881 | BR/ | B | n/a | $125 | $80 | 15% | $92 | *; EF; s/b: civil war general James S. Negley, Jr. as pres; $500 |
| Oregon and California Railroad Co. (OR) | Railroads | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 937 | 1887 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $600 | $350 | 15% | $403 | SPECIMEN; $1,000 5% 1st mort. GB; POCs; RR not in Cox |
| Pickering Valley Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5589 | 1871 | S | n/a | $100 | $200 | 12% | $224 | F-VF;rough bottom edge, splits | |
| Red Wing, Duluth & Sioux City Construction Co. | Railroads | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5402 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 12% | $78 | *; 10 shs; #61 | |
| Savannah & Charleston Railroad Co. (SC) | Railroads | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 545 | 1869 | B | n/a | $200 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;coupons attached | |
| Southern Pacific Railroad Co. (TX) | Railroads | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 921 | 1871 | S | n/a | $200 | $225 | 0% | $225 | U; VF | |
| Susquehanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad & Coal (PA) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1250 | 1860 | B | n/a | $250 | $425 | 15% | $489 | VF;"scarce";foxed;repaired splits | |
| Utah Midland Railway Co. (UT) | Railroads | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2257 | 1889 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF+;#8 | |
| Western, Maryland Railroad (MD) | Railroads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5497 | 1870 | B | n/a | $125 | $61 | 10% | $67 | VF;$1000 Guaranteed Mortgage Bond | |
| Howland Hotel Co. (NJ) | Resorts & Hotels | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 474 | 1872 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U;EF;"rare" | |
| Standard Oil Trust (OH) | Rockefeller, John D. | Jun-96 | WINS#11 | 47 | 1883 | S | SO | $3,000 | $2,900 | 0% | $2,900 | Choice; #698; a/b: Flagler | |
| Imperial Russian Loan of 1822 (RU) | Rothschild, Nathan | Oct-94 | WINS#9410 | 30 | 1822 | B | SO | $500 | $561 | 0% | $561 | F; fold repairs | |
| ALS - letter to Gen Clinch | Scott, Winfield | Apr-94 | SM#128 | 61 | 1852 | ALS | S | $350 | $230 | 10% | $253 | ||
| Burlington Steam Boat Co. (VT) | Shipping | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 2051 | 1868 | BK | S | n/a | $250 | $190 | 20% | $228 | VF; #1; 30 shs; R44 |
| Leavitt Lusitania Salvage (DE) | Shipping | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1033 | 1922 | S | n/a | $213 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF | |
| Philadelphia & Atlantic Steam Navigation (PA) | Shipping | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1040 | 1851 | S | n/a | $300 | $275 | 15% | $316 | U;VF+ | |
| Cotton Loan (Cr. #116) | Slidell, John | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1138 | 1863 | B | S | $400 | $325 | 10% | $358 | VF | |
| Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club (NY) | Sports | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 406 | 1967 | S | n/a | $200 | U;E;"rare";Price List | ||||
| Civil War Confiderate (Ball T-40/49) (Richmond VA) | State & Treasury Bonds | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 447 | 1862 | B | n/a | $175 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF | |
| New York: Westchester County, Town of Yonkers, 7% Bond | State & Treasury Bonds | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 146 | 1863 | B | n/a | $75 | $90 | 20% | $108 | VF; $1000; #16 | |
| State of Mississippi (MS) | State & Treasury Bonds | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1147 | 1833 | B | n/a | $300 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;"ornate borders" | |
| United States of America Fourth Liberty Loan | State & Treasury Bonds | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 2059 | 1918 | BK/SR | GB | n/a | $750 | $1,100 | 20% | $1,320 | VF+; #7730622; $100 4.25% gold bond; brown treasury seal |
| Land Scrip | Texas | Jun-86 | SM#60 | 1072 | 1836 | C | n/a | $750 | $425 | 10% | $468 | ||
| Butler & Mercer Turnpike Road (PA) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5527 | 1823 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | EF;"premium quality-ornate border" | |
| Rancocus Toll Bridge Co. (NJ) | Turnpikes, Bridges & Roads | Jun-86 | SM#60 | 1083 | 1793 | S | n/a | $250 | $450 | 10% | $495 |