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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |