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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Fire Engine (NJ) | Manufacturing | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1129 | SPEC | n/a | $400 | $375 | 12% | $420 | EF;n.d. Specimen;scarce | ||
| Standard Chemical (NJ) | Manufacturing | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5206 | 1895 | BR/ | S | n/a | $150 | $275 | 10% | $303 | *; 1 sh; #656 |
| Chartiers Railway Co. (PA) | Mellon, Andrew W. | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 83 | 1889 | S | SV | $1,500 | "Exceptional cond.-rare";Price List | ||||
| Algonquin Co. (MT Terr.) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 461 | 1880 | S | n/a | $263 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF;folds;smudge ar right | |
| Argsentum Juniata Mining Co. (IA) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 401 | 1899 | S | n/a | $300 | 15% | $489 | U;EF;s/v:Charles Tutt | ||
| Benton Gold Mining Co. of Colorado (NY) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 693 | 1866 | S | n/a | $400 | $850 | 10% | $935 | ||
| Breece Mining Co. of Leadville Colorado (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 727 | 1913 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;F | |
| California-Mexico Land and Cattle Co. (CA) | Mining | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 373 | 1908 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $300 | $225 | 18% | $264 | U; #42; 600 shs; green underprint of vaquero roping cow |
| Chrysolite Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1701 | 1881 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U;VF | |
| Conglomerate Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 115 | 1881 | S | n/a | $126 | 17% | $148 | EF-VF | ||
| Croesus Gold Mining & Tunnel Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 868 | 1895 | S | n/a | $150 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;F | |
| Duncan Run Coal Mining Co. (MI) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 901 | S | n/a | $37 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;VF;no clear dated in catalog | ||
| Eureka Mining Co. (Dakota Terr) | Mining | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5169 | 1886 | S | n/a | $250 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;VF; s/b: Seth Bullock | |
| Georgetown Gold Mining of Colorado (NY) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2160 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $800 | 15% | $920 | U;VF;R48;#35 | |
| Golden Rule Copper Co., (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 928 | 1901 | S | n/a | $50 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;G;tattered;folds;weak;tape repair;chip low lft | |
| Green Mountain Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1103 | 1864 | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 12% | $67 | VF | |
| Huron Mining (MI) | Mining | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2114 | 1867 | S | n/a | $300 | $950 | 15% | $1,093 | U;VF+;"1st we've seen" | |
| Kewanee Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 1381 | 1869 | S | n/a | $250 | $230 | 10% | $253 | VF+; R44 | |
| Little Juliet Syndicate | Mining | Feb-96 | SM#147 | 3280 | 1884 | S | n/a | $150 | $180 | 10% | $198 | EF+ | |
| Mary Jane Mining & Milling (CO) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5349 | 1912 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF+;"elegant design" | |
| Moenstajke Mining Co. (Second Issue) (CA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 192 | 1879 | S | n/a | $150 | $180 | 12% | $202 | issued & signed SO David Davis; | |
| Nacosari Gold, Silver & Copper Mining (CA) | Mining | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1169 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $250 | 20% | $300 | VF+; Nacosari Dist., Sonora, MX. #354. 100 shs; pink underprint | |
| Nome-Anvil Gold Mining (SD) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5512 | 1901 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;VF; splits; #24 | |
| Oriental Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 393 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $80 | 12% | $90 | U;VF | |
| Penn-Yan-Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5368 | 1890 | S | n/a | $250 | $175 | 12% | $196 | VF+;"premium example" |