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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Republic of Germany - 10 Year Bonds of 1936 (DE) | International | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 525 | 1953 | BL/ | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $100 | 15% | $115 | XF; SPECIMEN; $500 3% bond |
| Les Tramways de Palerme S. A. (Brussels) | International | 7-Aug | WINS#0708 | 469 | 1909 | OL/TN | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 15% | $52 | EF; "lightly punch cancelled" |
| Shore Line Railway Co. (Canada) | International | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 634 | 1890 | GB | n/a | $95 | $100 | 10% | $110 | U; VF; rare | |
| DS - Legal Content | Jay, John | Apr-95 | HISTAUTO | 232 | 1800 | DS | S | $1,000 | $1,100 | 10% | $1,210 | VF | |
| Importing & Exporting Co. of Georgia (GA) | Lamar, Gazaway Bugg | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 153 | 1863 | S | SO | $1,500 | $1,801 | 10% | $1,981 | U;F;folds;choice historic blockade running cert" | |
| Mackay Radio & Telegraph (CA) | Mackay, Clarence H. | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C4456 | 1934 | S | SO | $250 | $250 | Price List: VF+ | |||
| Johnson Lumley Cotton Gin Manufacturing (WV) | Manufacturing | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1066 | 1887 | S | n/a | $375 | $320 | 10% | $352 | U; VF | |
| Tennessee Milling Co. (TN) | Manufacturing | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 179 | 1897 | S | n/a | $50 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U;VF | |
| Pittsburgh, Virginia & Charleston Railway Co. (PA) | Mellon, Andrew W. | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5591 | 1887 | S | I&SO | $250 | $250 | 12% | $280 | VF | |
| Alma Coal Mining Co. (KS) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 827 | 1889 | S | n/a | $110 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;VF | |
| Arizona Giant Copper Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1040 | 1902 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF;minor foxing along right edge | |
| Big Bend Tunnel & Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 539 | 1888 | S | n/a | $188 | $185 | $185 | U; EF; rare | ||
| Brookland Mining Co. of Leadville (CO) | Mining | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 257 | 1907 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Campo De Oro Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 700 | OR/ | SPEC | n/a | $188 | $110 | 15% | $127 | Choice; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; POCs; ca.1900's-20's | |
| Cisco Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 494 | 1880 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 0% | $225 | U; EF; scarce | |
| Consolidated Gold Mountain Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1171 | 1902 | S | n/a | $300 | $175 | 10% | $193 | U;VF+;"perhaps unique" | |
| Crusader Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 196 | 1876 | S | n/a | $450 | 15% | $403 | U;G;discolored top ;some wrinkling | ||
| Eagle Hill Mutual Coal Co. | Mining | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5103 | 1865 | RD/BL | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF;R44 |
| Exchequer Gold & Silver Mining Co., Ltd. (Britian) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 273 | 1877 | S | n/a | $500 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF | |
| Gila Gold Lode Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 672 | 1907 | S | n/a | $113 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;VF;slight discoloration at folds | |
| Goldfield Coming Nation Gold Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 391 | 1904 | S | n/a | $45 | $25 | 15% | $29 | U;SF;folds;#43 | |
| Grizzly Bear Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 463 | 1908 | S | n/a | $150 | $55 | 15% | $63 | U;XF;folds | |
| Idaho Gold Mines Development Co. (ID) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 391 | 1904 | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF;minor wear to fold creases;sm tear top | |
| King Bee Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 295 | 1910 | B | n/a | $65 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;VF;Bond | |
| Live Pine Consolidated Mining Co. (UT) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 725 | 1894 | S | n/a | $200 | $75 | 15% | $86 | XF |