Historical Price Database

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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NameCategoryAuction DateAuction CatalogItem NumberYear SignedColorTypeSignedEst-AskRealizedComm-DiscCostRemarks
Excelior Oil Co. (PA) Oils Nov-98 SM-PL1198 D8108 1864 S n/a $325 15% $374 U;VF+;Price List; R45
Manhattan Gas Governor of New York, Phil. & Brooklyn Oils Feb-98 SM#173 5311 1867 S n/a $200 $500 10% $550 U; VF;"rare"
Philadelphia Mutual Petroleum Co. (PA) Oils 4-Oct SM#241 2213 1865 S n/a $250 $165 15% $190 VF+;R48
Union Petroleum Co. (PA) Oils 3-Feb SM#227 5327 1864 S n/a $250 $185 15% $213 VF
Pettengill Telegraph Revolver Pettengill, C.S. Jan-96 SM#146 1207 1858 S I&SV $750 $800 10% $880 VF+
Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) PopArt May-93 MALONE 80 1971 MTL S n/a $575 $575 Catalog
Colony of Georgia (second bill of exchange) Pre-1800 Jan-96 SM#146 2180 1742 B n/a $2,500 $3,100 10% $3,410 VF; s/b: James Oglethorpe
Security Bank Note Co. (DE) Publishing & Printing 7-Feb Harmer#0701 1056 1947 BR B SPEC $450 $170 15% $196 XF;Specimen; 5%; $100
Asheville & Craggy Mountain Railway (NC) Railroads 3-Feb SM#227 5335 1906 S n/a $100 $120 15% $138 VF+
Bellefonte & Snow-Shoe Railroad Co. (IA) Railroads 3-Jun WINS 0306 822 1875 S n/a $100 $75 10% $83 U;VF;larger size stock certificate
Brooklyn Elevated Railway (NY) Railroads 1-Nov SM#214 5568 1879 S n/a $100 $60 10% $66 VF+;# 21;"ornate borders"
Carthage, Watertown & Sackets Harbor Railroad Co. (NY) Railroads 1-Apr Boone#31 147 1902 S n/a $67 18% $79 UF;repair to small edge tears
Chicago, Joliet & South-Western Railway Co. Railroads 8-Oct WINS#0810 715 BR/ S n/a $35 $21 15% $24 *; Excellent; UNISSUED
Colorado Springs Rapid Transit Railway (CO) Railroads 1-Jan SM#205 1177 1890 S n/a $500 $425 12% $476 U;VF
Denver, Lakewood & Golden Railroad (CO) Railroads 2-Apr SM#218 5478 1890 GB n/a $250 $189 12% $212 U;VF+;$1000 Gold Bond
Fair Hill Railroad (PA) Railroads Jul-97 SM#166 5507 1892 S n/a $63 $80 10% $88 EF; #3
Grand Junction Railroad & Depot Co. (MA) Railroads Jul-00 Wins#20 992 1853 B n/a $245 $250 10% $275
Houston & Texas Central Railway Co. (TX) Railroads Apr-93 WINS#9304 227 1873 B n/a $350 $375 0% $375
Junctiion Railroad (OH) Railroads 3-Feb SM#227 5461 1852 B n/a $100 $110 15% $127 VF;rough bottom edge
Lehigh Valley Car Co. (PA) Railroads Sep-97 IAB9710 727 1895 S n/a $105 $200 15% $230 U; VF;#65
Maysville & Big Sandy Railroad Co. (KY) Railroads 6-Oct SM#266 5225 1855 S n/a $150 $110 15% $127 VF;"ornate border";this type not listed in Cox
Mobile & Alabama Grand Trunk Railroad Co. (AL) Railroads 6-Oct SM#265 1117 1874 GR B n/a $150 $250 15% $288 EF;"attractive & beautifully engraved"
New Jersey Midland Railway (NJ) Railroads 2-Sep SM#224 5185 1873 S n/a $125 $100 15% $115 U;VF
New York, Rutland & Montreal Railway Co. (NY) Railroads Oct-97 SM-PL9710 C6668 1886 S n/a $200 -15% $170 Price List;(Cost=MAX earned discount of 15%)
Oregon Pacific Railroad Co. (OR) Railroads Jun-98 BOONE#30 180 1889 S n/a $162 $174 15% $200 U;EF