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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Meadow Coal Iron & City Improvement Co. (PA) | Mining | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 599 | 1858 | B | n/a | $37 | $37 | 18% | $44 | U; EF | |
| Templar Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 979 | 1896 | S | n/a | $113 | $77 | 10% | $85 | U;F | |
| Union Coal Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 346 | 1865 | S | n/a | $108 | 17% | $127 | EF-VF | ||
| Washington Fire Clay Co. (WA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7375 | 1891 | S | n/a | $150 | $62 | 15% | $71 | U;VF+ | |
| Zephyr Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 292 | 1881 | S | n/a | $225 | $110 | 15% | $127 | F;top edge & stub edges worn & folded | |
| Charles Pratt & Company (NY) | Misc Certificates | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1238 | 1874 | BK | SO(2) | n/a | $250 | $500 | 20% | $600 | EF; 3735 shs; #2; s/b: Charles Pratt twice; line cnx in one |
| Humbert Nut Lock Co. (VA) | Misc Certificates | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5137 | 1892 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF+ | |
| Nicaragua Co.(VT) | Misc Certificates | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5273 | 1895 | S | n/a | $213 | $195 | 10% | $215 | U; VF | |
| Tehuantepec Co. (LA) | Misc Certificates | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2105 | 1853 | RD | B | n/a | $212 | $125 | 15% | $144 | U;VF+ |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | May-93 | MALONE | 65 | 1886 | B | SV | $400 | $400 | Catalog | |||
| ALS - re: Request for raise for Alfred Vail | Morse, Samuel F. B. | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 267 | 1844 | ALS | S | $4,000 | $4,000 | 10% | $4,400 | E | |
| Brandon Island Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1073 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;VF+;R45 | |
| Eureka Oil Co. (WV) | Oils | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 400 | 1865 | S | n/a | $246 | $246 | 18% | $290 | VF;#226 | |
| Mahoning Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5317 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $92 | 15% | $106 | U;VF+;"nicest of only 4 found" | |
| Philadelphia & Texas Fuel Oil Co. (DE) | Oils | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 284 | 1902 | S | n/a | $65 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U;VF;"rare" | |
| Union Petroleum Co. (CA) | Oils | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2207 | 1876 | S | n/a | $300 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF+;"scarce";margins narrow | |
| Pettengill Telegraph Revolver | Pettengill, C.S. | Jan-91 | SM#92 | 2101 | 1858 | S | SO | $250 | $340 | 10% | $374 | ||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Jun-92 | SM#107 | 6907 | 1970 | MTL | S | n/a | $400 | $425 | 10% | $468 | |
| Canal Lottery Ticket (PA) | Pre-1800 | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 26 | 1795 | DS | SO | $300 | $230 | 10% | $253 | E; s/b: Timothy Matlack | |
| Schmidt Label & Lithograph Co. (NV) | Publishing & Printing | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 515 | 1902 | S | n/a | $375 | $130 | 12% | $146 | EF | |
| Arnot & Pine Creek Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5296 | 1902 | S | n/a | $100 | $95 | 15% | $109 | VF+;#36 | |
| Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad (ME) | Railroads | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5423 | 1902 | S | n/a | $125 | $65 | 12% | $73 | VF+ | |
| Brooklyn & Rockaway Railroad (NY) | Railroads | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C3117 | 1867 | B | n/a | $250 | $250 | Price List; VF+;"rarely seen" | |||
| Carthage, Watertown & Sackets Harbor Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2230 | 1874 | PS | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+;"scarce" | |
| Chicago, Iowa & Dakota Railway Co. (IA) | Railroads | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 994 | 1894 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | $110 | F;POC |