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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munckton Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 434 | S | n/a | $75 | $70 | 12% | $78 | EF;unissued | ||
| Niagara Mining & Smelting Co. (UT) | Mining | May-00 | SSI#10 | 224 | 1890 | S | n/a | $120 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Orginal Keystone Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 818 | 1880 | S | n/a | $185 | 15% | $92 | U;VF | ||
| Pennsylvania Mining Co. of Michigan (MI) | Mining | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 315 | 1866 | S | n/a | $112 | 18% | $132 | U;EF;'first time in our auction' | ||
| Progress Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 373 | 1901 | S | n/a | $75 | $61 | 10% | $67 | EF* | |
| Richmond Iron Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7349 | 1871 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF;R44;trimmed & minor staining | |
| Santa Ana Mining Co. (Terr. of AZ) | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2022 | 1898 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 12% | $168 | EF:classic multicolored certificate | |
| Silver Prizer Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 1085 | 1877 | S | n/a | $300 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;EF;no vignette | |
| Star Consolidated Mining and Prospecting Co. (NY) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 735 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $188 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF; SPECIMEN; odd shs; "light glue stains"; 188- | |
| The Plata Verde Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 682 | 1880 | B | n/a | $225 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;Bond | |
| Union Gold Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2287 | 1834 | C | n/a | $1,000 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF+;"1 of only 2 known";lightly folded | |
| Waunita Mutual Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 900 | 1903 | S | n/a | $150 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;#19;"very fancy & unusual" | |
| African Ostrich Farm & Feather Co. (AZ) | Misc Certificates | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 202 | 1913 | GR/BK | S | n/a | $300 | $260 | 15% | $299 | U;VF;"ornate border" |
| Citizen Gas (CA) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5101 | 1866 | S | n/a | $125 | $72 | 15% | $83 | VF;R48 | |
| Iron Dike & Land Reclemation Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 481 | 1867 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 20% | $72 | EF; #114; 100 $100 shs; R44 |
| Omaha Club (NE) | Misc Certificates | 3-Jun | WINS 0306 | 752 | 1885 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 10% | $94 | U;EF | |
| Tom Green County Cattle Co. (TX) | Misc Certificates | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5955 | 1885 | S | n/a | $300 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+ | |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | Sep-96 | WINS#9609 | 296 | 1886 | B | SV | $700 | $550 | 10% | $605 | Legendary American financier; s/a Co. trustee | |
| Atlas Powder Co. (DE) | Munitions | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 764 | 1921 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $375 | $375 | 15% | $431 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $500 7.5% convertible GB; POCs |
| Buchanan Farm Oil Co. (NY) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1075 | 1870 | S | n/a | $525 | $375 | 12% | $420 | VF;RN-T4;"scarce with imprinted revenue" | |
| First National Petroleum Co. (NY) | Oils | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2294 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $300 | 15% | $345 | VF;R50 | |
| Massachusetts & Oil Creek Petroleum Co. (MA) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1099 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $600 | 10% | $660 | U;VF;"probably unique" | |
| Pittsburgh & Philadelphia Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5790 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF | |
| United States Petroleum Co. (NY) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1389 | 1870 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF;RN-T4 | |
| ALS -- to his banker re:B19889 receipt of share certificates | Pierce, Franklin | Apr-99 | SM#186 | 436 | 1864 | ALS | SO | $950 | $500 | 10% | $550 | G; 4to |