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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniion Copper Mines Co. (ME) | Mining | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 343 | 1909 | S | n/a | $50 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U;VF | |
| Washington & Mexican Mining Co. (WV) | Mining | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 1578 | 1888 | S | n/a | $125 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;VF | |
| Zenobia Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 987 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 10% | $132 | ||
| Central Utah Land & Irrigation Co. (UT Terr.) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5146 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+;splits repaired with tape | |
| Hudson River Stone Supply (NY) | Misc Certificates | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5067 | 1890 | GB | SPEC | $163 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; VF+; Gold Bond; SPECIMEN | |
| Tehuantepec Co. (LA) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2121 | 1853 | B | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF;Bond 125 pounds | |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 2036 | 1886 | B | SV | $300 | $360 | 10% | $396 | ||
| ALS - re: Regrets to invitation | Morse, Samuel F. B. | Oct-95 | SM#144 | 202 | 1870 | ALS | S | $800 | $750 | 10% | $825 | VG | |
| Brandon Island Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5223 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $140 | 10% | $154 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Eureka Oil Co. (WV) | Oils | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1111 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VF; R44; neatly repaired tear | |
| Mahoning Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4166 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $170 | 10% | $187 | EF; R48; "premium quality" | |
| Philadelphia & Sugar Creek Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5121 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $102 | 15% | $117 | VF | |
| Union Petroleum Co. (CA) | Oils | 1-May | FHW#62 | 348 | 1876 | S | n/a | $337 | 17% | $396 | EF- | ||
| Pettengill Telegraph Revolver | Pettengill, C.S. | Feb-89 | SM#77 | 85 | 1858 | S | I&ST | $200 | $310 | 10% | $341 | ||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Jan-92 | SM#102 | 243 | 1971 | MTL | S | n/a | $450 | $520 | 10% | $572 | green |
| Republic Banknote Co. (PA) | Publishing & Printing | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1053 | SPEC | BL | S | n/a | $300 | $140 | 15% | $161 | XF;"rare certif of famous security printer" |
| Arnot & Pine Creek Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7402 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 15% | $104 | VF+;#5;n.d. | ||
| Beech Creek Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 1-May | FHW#62 | 44 | 1886 | S | n/a | $90 | 17% | $106 | EF | ||
| Brooklyn & Brighton Beach Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 479 | 1896 | BR/ | B | n/a | $175 | $225 | 15% | $259 | *; EF; $1000 5% bond; star punch cnx |
| Carthage & Western Railway (MO) | Railroads | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1186 | 1909 | S | n/a | $213 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+ | |
| Chicago, Indiana & Eastern Railway (IN) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8239 | 1902 | S | n/a | $50 | $45 | 10% | $50 | VF+;#21 | |
| Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway (CO) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5799 | 1900 | GB | n/a | $100 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF | |
| Denver, Enid & Gulf Railroad (OK Terr.) | Railroads | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5478 | 1902 | S | n/a | $63 | $75 | 15% | $86 | VF+;#9 | |
| Everett Railway & Electric Co. (WA) | Railroads | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5279 | 1893 | GR | SPEC | n/a | $75 | $90 | 15% | $104 | SPECIMEN; $1,000 7% gold bond |
| Grand Junction Railroad & Depot Co. (MA) | Railroads | May-95 | WINS#9 | 564 | 1853 | B | n/a | $175 | $125 | 0% | $125 | EF |