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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH: 1937 Secured Sinking Fund Bond (Pacific Development Loan) | International | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1472 | BL | S | n/a | $500 | $325 | 20% | $390 | EF; $1000; #M4075 (K.952) | |
| Exposicion De Mineria y Metallurjia (CL) | International | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 651 | 1894 | BK | SPEC | n/a | $175 | $110 | 15% | $127 | Fine; SPECIMEN certificate; POCs; 23 by 18 inches |
| Le Combat Naval S.A. (Belgium) | International | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 392 | 1899 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 0% | $150 | U; VF | |
| Schaldis, Soc. Belge de Navigation a Vapeur (Bel.) | International | Nov-97 | ERIK BOONE | 269 | 1892 | B | n/a | $224 | $224 | 18% | $264 | VF; ed tears (repaired) | |
| MLS - instructions to Ingian agent | Jackson, Andrew | May-00 | SM#197 | 372 | 1818 | MLS | S | $2,500 | $2,700 | 12% | $3,024 | near fine | |
| Lake Torpedo Boat Co. (ME) | Lake, Simon | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5318 | 1916 | S | n/a | $100 | $40 | 10% | $44 | VF | |
| Mackay Companies | Mackay, Clarence H. | Jun-93 | SM#118 | 2321 | 1921 | S | I&SV | $250 | $110 | 10% | $121 | ||
| Buffalo Gap, Iron and Steel Company (VA) | Manufacturing | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1361 | 1873 | BR | S | n/a | $125 | $90 | 20% | $108 | VF+; $1000 9%; #20; "only 60 bonds authorized" |
| Jantzen Inc. (NV) | Manufacturing | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 162 | 1973 | S | n/a | $32 | $32 | 10% | $35 | VF | |
| Sun Electric Generator (AZ) | Manufacturing | 1-Jun | SM#211 | 2170 | 1910 | S | n/a | $400 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;VF+;1st we've seen | |
| Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Rwy (WV-OH-IN-IL) | Mellon, Andrew W. | Jun-91 | SM#97 | 3018 | 1917 | S | I&SV | $1,250 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | ||
| Alleghany Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5213 | 1887 | S | n/a | $125 | $90 | 10% | $99 | VF | |
| Arizona Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. (OH) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 280 | 1880 | S | n/a | $250 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VG | |
| Bessemer (NJ) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5308 | 1873 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;VF+ | |
| British-American Gold Mining & Trading (MD) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1072 | 1898 | S | n/a | $425 | $320 | 10% | $352 | U; EF; never seen before | |
| Camp Bird Extension Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1801 | 1901 | S | n/a | $75 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;VF;folds;minor tear rt edge | |
| Cincinnati Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Apr-99 | SSI#8 | 171 | 1863 | S | n/a | $500 | $550 | 10% | $605 | U; VF | |
| Consolidated Cariboo Hydraulic Mining (Canada) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5323 | 1903 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;VF+ | |
| Crown Mining Co. of Colorado (NJ) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 123 | 1881 | S | n/a | $270 | 17% | $317 | VF+ | ||
| Eagle Gold & Silver Mining (CT) | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5216 | 1866 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF | |
| Excelsior Coal (IA) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5369 | 1878 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF;#10;staining from stub left | |
| Getchell Mine, Inc. (NV) | Mining | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5074 | 1936 | GR | S | n/a | $250 | $175 | 15% | $201 | VF+;"one of the most important modern mining certificates" |
| Goldfield Black Diamond Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 383 | 1907 | S | n/a | $60 | $25 | 15% | $29 | U;VF | |
| Greenwood Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 168 | 1869 | S | n/a | $135 | 17% | $158 | VF | ||
| Idaho Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 181 | 1884 | S | n/a | $180 | 17% | $211 | EF- |