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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantiers Navals Francais (France) | International | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 770 | 1918 | S | n/a | $80 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U; VF | |
| Fayoun Light Railways Co. (Egypt) | International | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 2052 | 1899 | C | n/a | $450 | $450 | 10% | $495 | VF | |
| Leipziger Bank (Germany) | International | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 239 | 1839 | B | n/a | $527 | $1,000 | 15% | $1,150 | EF | |
| ALS - to son | Jay, John | Apr-95 | HISTAUTO | 231 | 1800 | ALS | S | $1,750 | $925 | 10% | $1,018 | Excellent | |
| Submarine Exploration & Recovery (ME) | Lake, Simon | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5433 | 1920 | S | SO | $200 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U; VF+ | |
| Mackay Radio & Telegraph (CA) | Mackay, Clarence H. | Jun-92 | WINS#9206 | 544 | 1934 | S | SO | $125 | $112 | 0% | $112 | ||
| Charles Pratt & Co. (NY) | Manufacturing | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 924 | 1875 | BK | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 20% | $240 | VF-EF; #17; 1 sh; s/b: Charles Pratt |
| John Hyde Manufacturing (CT) | Manufacturing | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5167 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $125 | 15% | $144 | U;VF;R44;#20 | |
| Susquehanna Steam, Lumber & Lath Mills & Lumber Drying (PA) | Manufacturing | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5232 | 1867 | B | n/a | $213 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF | |
| Pittsburgh, Virginia & Charleston Railway Co. | Mellon, Andrew W. | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1370 | 1899 | RD/BR | S | I&SV | $400 | $275 | 15% | $316 | VF; #828; 49 shs |
| Allied Divide Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 258 | 1919 | S | n/a | $38 | $40 | 15% | $46 | U;EF;no vignette | |
| Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 399 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | EF;n.d. | ||
| Big Bend Tunnel & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1261 | 1887 | S | n/a | $250 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+;'first we've seen";w/map of the district | |
| Brookland Mining Co. of Leadville (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 728 | 1882 | S | n/a | $225 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF | |
| Campbell's Creek Coal Co. (OH) | Mining | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 263 | 1923 | S | n/a | $50 | $55 | 10% | $61 | VF | |
| Cisco Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3309 | 1880 | S | n/a | $400 | $355 | 15% | $408 | VF+ | |
| Consolidated Eureka Gold Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5376 | 1896 | S | n/a | $150 | $99 | 15% | $114 | U;VF+;#10;"ornate border" | |
| Crown Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1296 | 1878 | S | n/a | $250 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF | |
| Eagle Hill Mutual Coal Co. | Mining | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8086 | 1882 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 10% | $50 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Excelsior White Zinc (NY) | Mining | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5322 | 1854 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U; VF+ | |
| Gibson Hill Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 419 | 1907 | S | n/a | $113 | 15% | $63 | U | ||
| Goldfield Comanche Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7278 | 1907 | YL | S | n/a | $150 | $99 | 15% | $114 | VF+;#8 |
| Grey Eagle Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5646 | 1877 | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF+;"ornate border";#6 | |
| Idaho Gold & Opal Mining Co. (OK) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 279 | 1905 | S | n/a | $37 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;one of two of which we know | |
| King Bee Gold Mining & Milling Co (CO) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 352 | 1909 | S | n/a | $225 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF;sm dark spot bottom margin;folds |