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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave Petroleum & Mining (KY) | Oils | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5402 | 1864 | S | n/a | $200 | $290 | 10% | $319 | U; VF+ | |
| Philadelphia & Texas Fuel Oil Co. (DE) | Oils | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 372 | 1903 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | U;VF;"scarce" | |
| Union Petroleum Co. (CA) | Oils | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1225 | 1864 | BL | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF+; Crawfrod & Venango Counties. #451. 100 shs |
| Pettengill Telegraph Revolver | Pettengill, C.S. | Jan-92 | SM#92 | 125 | 1858 | S | SO | $300 | $400 | 10% | $440 | ||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 562 | 1969 | MTL | S | n/a | $625 | $475 | 0% | $475 | |
| Colony of Connecticut | Pre-1800 | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 19 | 1765 | DS | S | $175 | $225 | 10% | $248 | E; counterfeiting related document | |
| Schmidt Label & Lithographic Co. (CA) | Publishing & Printing | Dec-99 | FHolabird-PL | 342 | 1897 | S | n/a | $175 | $175 | PL | |||
| Arnot & Pine Creek Railroad Co. (PA) | Railroads | 6-Dec | SM#269 | 5129 | 1932 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF+ | |
| Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad (ME) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8112 | 1879 | S | n/a | $100 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF;light toning on folds | |
| Brooklyn Elevated Railway (NY) | Railroads | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1245 | 1884 | B | n/a | $200 | $170 | 10% | $187 | EF | |
| Carthage, Watertown & Sackets Harbor Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 905 | 1892 | S | n/a | $90 | $95 | 0% | $95 | F | |
| Chicago, Iowa & Dakota Railway Co. (IA) | Railroads | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5246 | 1894 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+ | |
| Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway (CO) | Railroads | 4-Aug | Wins#0408 | 764 | 1902 | B | n/a | $200 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;VF;attached coupons | |
| Denver, Lakewood & Golden Railroad (CO) | Railroads | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1183 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $275 | 12% | $308 | VF+ | |
| Fair Haven & Westville Railroad (CT) | Railroads | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5513 | 1902 | S | n/a | $125 | $160 | 15% | $184 | ||
| Grand Junction Railroad & Depot Co. (MA) | Railroads | Jun-98 | BOONE#30 | 140 | 1853 | B | n/a | $184 | $187 | 15% | $215 | U;EF | |
| Houston & Manhattan Railroad (NY-NJ) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1116 | 1925 | S | n/a | $625 | $500 | 15% | $575 | VF+;s/b:Thomas J. Watson | |
| Joplin & Western Railway (MO) | Railroads | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5388 | 1909 | BR | S | n/a | $200 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF+;s/b:Kingdon Gould, grandson of Jay Gould;sm hole left |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. (PA) | Railroads | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 512 | 1869 | S | n/a | $90 | $100 | 10% | $110 | EF | |
| Maysville & Big Sandy Railroad Co. (KY) | Railroads | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5547 | 1891 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF;small ink burn at top | |
| Mobile & Alabama Grand Trunk Railroad Co. (AL) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1132 | 1874 | GB | n/a | $300 | $225 | 15% | $259 | EF;"attractive & beautifully engraved" | |
| New Jersey Midland Railway (NJ) | Railroads | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5694 | 1875 | S | n/a | $200 | $117 | 10% | $129 | U;VF+ | |
| New York, Providence & Boston Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 546 | 1842 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF;"ornate border" | |
| Oregon Pacific Railroad Co. (OR) | Railroads | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4226 | 1880 | B | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | EF | |
| Pine Creek Railway Co. (PA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8309 | 1899 | S | n/a | $63 | $55 | 10% | $61 | VF+;light stain from stub |