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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal et des Marais de la Dive (France) | International | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 724 | 1831 | B | n/a | $118 | $118 | 18% | $139 | EF; rare | |
| Emperor's India Co. (Netherlands) | International | Sep-97 | SM#168 | 1574 | 1723 | C | n/a | $1,750 | $1,500 | 10% | $1,650 | U; VF+; one of oldest certificates obtainable | |
| La Republica de Cuba (CU) | International | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1549 | 1869 | GR/ | B | n/a | $250 | $250 | 20% | $300 | EF; s/b: Jose Morales Lemus; 1000 Pesos |
| Royal Treasury (Gresor Royal) 4% Loan (Paris, France) | International | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 145 | 1698 | B | n/a | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | VF;sm ink smudge extreme rt margin;folds;5 small pinholes margin | |
| DS - Land Grant | Jackson, Andrew | Nov-94 | BARNES#15 | 21 | 1830 | DS | S | $1,000 | $1,000 | Fine; on vellum; Catalog | |||
| Lake Sub-Marine Co. (NJ) | Lake, Simon | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 2008 | 1900 | S | SO | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | ||
| Autograph ltr re:assistance w/manuscript possible his autobiography | Longstreet, James | 2-Dec | Barnes#25 | 73 | 1893 | ALS | SO | $1,250 | F;ltr to General James G. Wilson;Price List | ||||
| Berry Harvester (PA) | Manufacturing | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5108 | 1886 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF | |
| Independent Thread Co. (NJ) | Manufacturing | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 781 | 1901 | OR/RS | GB | n/a | $75 | $60 | 20% | $72 | VF+; #45; $500 5% first mort; 2 coupons used |
| Spellier Electric Time Co. (NJ) | Manufacturing | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1005 | 1889 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+; first we've seen | |
| Chartiers Railway Co. (PA) | Mellon, Andrew W. | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 256 | 1887 | S | I&SV/S | $1,500 | $1,750 | 10% | $1,925 | ||
| Alert Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 830 | 1901 | S | n/a | $400 | $250 | 10% | $275 | EF | |
| Argonaut Mill & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5336 | 1879 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Benton Gold & Silver Mining Co. | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 670 | 1881 | B | n/a | $200 | $60 | 10% | $66 | F;bond due 1881 | |
| Brandon Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 175 | 1864 | S | n/a | $875 | $600 | 12% | $672 | U;EF | |
| California Milling & Mining Co. Ltd (London) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 713 | 1898 | S | n/a | $150 | $250 | 10% | $275 | very good | |
| Christmas Wonder Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 1056 | GR | S | n/a | $225 | $50 | 15% | $58 | "rare";unissued;# of shares not filled in | |
| Comstock Tunnel Co. (NY) | Mining | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 245 | 1887 | OR | S | n/a | $80 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF;"rare early issuance";s/b:Theo. Sutro brother of A. Sutro |
| Cripple Creek Sewerage Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 867 | 1899 | S | n/a | $75 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF | |
| Dry Fork Coal and Timber Corporation (SC) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1142 | 1919 | GR/BK | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 20% | $60 | VF+; 50 pfd shs; #84; 4 punch holes |
| Eureka Mines Co. (NM) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 183 | 1908 | S | n/a | $113 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;F;folds & tears at folds | |
| Gen'l Lee Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 170 | 1878 | S | n/a | $300 | $450 | 10% | $495 | VG | |
| Golden Era Mining & Milling (IL) | Mining | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2260 | 1888 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF;uneven toning | |
| Great Western Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 431 | 1906 | S | n/a | $38 | $85 | 10% | $94 | ||
| Humboldt River Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1150 | 1865 | S | n/a | $425 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF |