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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 240 | 1896 | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;certif. In French & English | |
| Hubbard-Elliot Copper Mines Development of Alaska (WA) | Mining | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5332 | 1907 | S | n/a | $125 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U; VF | |
| Kearsarge Mining (CA) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2006 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $800 | 10% | $880 | U; VF; R48; rare | |
| Lion Hill Mining Co. (UT Terr.) | Mining | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1890 | BL | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | U;VF;Price List | |||
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. of California (CA) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1265 | 1880 | GR | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | #2058; 100 shs |
| Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company (MN) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1118 | 1905 | GR/BK | S | n/a | $300 | $230 | 20% | $276 | VF+; 250 shs; #693; s/b: John Dwan as secretary |
| Mt. Potosi Consolidated Mining (CA) | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5258 | 1882 | S | n/a | $135 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U;VF | |
| Niagara Falls Mining Co. (NV Terr) | Mining | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 477 | 1863 | BK/GR | S | n/a | $850 | $550 | 18% | $646 | U; #46; 25 shs; Storey Cty |
| Orginal Bullfrog Mines Syndicate (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 563 | 1905 | S | n/a | $125 | $55 | 15% | $63 | F;hole at seal, foxing, folds | |
| Pennsylvania Mining Co. (MI) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 941 | 1861 | S | n/a | $450 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;some folds;stub glued left edge,covers top cert | |
| Princess Mill and Mining Co. of New York (NY) | Mining | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1026 | SPEC | GR | S | n/a | $225 | $325 | 15% | $374 | XF |
| Richmond Coal Mining & Manufacturing Co. (VA) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 641 | 1891 | GR/ | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF+; #26; 50 $100 shs; 'pen and hand stamped file notes' |
| Silver Prize Gold & Sivler Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5722 | 1878 | S | n/a | $150 | $85 | 15% | $98 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Standard Smelting Refining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 317 | 1901 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | U;VF;Price List;edges bit rough | |||
| The Pearl Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 974 | 1864 | S | n/a | $343 | $571 | 18% | $674 | EF; No 113; uncanceled | |
| Union Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2610 | 1896 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF | |
| Watab Gold & Silver Mining of Minnesota | Mining | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C4539 | 1869 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | Price List; VF | |||
| Adirondack Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1872 | GR | GB | n/a | $150 | $150 | VF;Price List | |||
| Christian Statesman Publishing (PA) | Misc Certificates | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5113 | 1887 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+;#31 | |
| Iron City Land (PA) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5212 | 1870 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF;R46;#41 | |
| Omaha & Florence Land & Trust (NE) | Misc Certificates | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5165 | 1886 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U;VF+ | |
| Thorsen & Cassady (IL) | Misc Certificates | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1099 | 1895 | S | n/a | $750 | $525 | 15% | $604 | U;VF+ | |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | Jun-96 | WINS#11 | 44 | 1886 | B | SV | $625 | $680 | 0% | $680 | U; Choice; #1866 | |
| Accelerating Fire Arms Co. (NY) | Munitions | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1267 | 1856 | S | n/a | $2,000 | $2,300 | 15% | $2,645 | U;VF;"very early fire arms certificate" | |
| Fayette & Greene Oil of Pennsylvania | Oils | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1228 | 1865 | S | n/a | $300 | $425 | 10% | $468 | VF+; R44;"rare" |