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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Gold Mining Co. (MD) | Mining | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3115 | 1866 | S | n/a | $213 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;R48 | |
| Mokelumne Hill Canal & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 206 | S | n/a | $875 | $450 | 12% | $504 | U;EF;n.d. | ||
| Natomas Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #19 | 1543 | 1915 | B | n/a | $100 | $85 | 15% | $98 | VF;with 13 orginal coupons | |
| North Carolina Gold Mining & Reduction Co. (PA) | Mining | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1312 | 1882 | GR | S | n/a | $213 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF |
| Original Rawhide Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 533 | 1908 | S | n/a | $37 | $65 | 12% | $73 | U;EF | |
| Pharmacist Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 952 | 1899 | S | n/a | $400 | $95 | 10% | $105 | F;s/b: James F. Burns, president | |
| Queen Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 684 | 1876 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;EF | |
| Rock Manufacaturing Co. (NH) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1006 | 1836 | S | n/a | $525 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;two folds | |
| Savage Gold & Copper Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | SSI#12 | 408 | 1900 | S | n/a | $95 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Sioux Divide Mining Co. (DE) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 318 | 1919 | S | n/a | $45 | $40 | 15% | $46 | U;VF | |
| State of Maine Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2233 | 1863 | S | n/a | $400 | $196 | 15% | $225 | U;VF+ | |
| Tombstone Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5538 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF+ | |
| United Rico Mines Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 340 | 1903 | S | n/a | $150 | $75 | 15% | $86 | U;no vignette;some creasing | |
| West End Extension Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 808 | 1925 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | VF;Price List;folds | |||
| American Lock Box & Pouch Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 602 | 1880 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | 0% | $125 | U; VF | |
| Columbia Pennsylvania Library (PA) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1829 | S | n/a | $65 | $65 | U;VF;Price List;"ornate border";trimmed | ||||
| Land Investment Co. (CA) | Misc Certificates | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 485 | 1871 | RD/GR | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 20% | $108 | VF+; #9; 5 $300 shs |
| Pennsylvania Wood Preserving Co. (PA) | Misc Certificates | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 750 | 1868 | S | n/a | $108 | $120 | $120 | U; EF | ||
| United States Mail Box (NH) | Misc Certificates | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5251 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF;couple small stains at top;#40 | |
| New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1355 | 1886 | BR | B | SV | $375 | $300 | 15% | $345 | *; EF; #2732; $1,000 4%; "Not fully issued" |
| Gun Corp. (NY) | Munitions | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 522 | 1918 | BR | S | n/a | $75 | $83 | 10% | $65 | U;F |
| Bunker Hill Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C1207 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | Price List | |||
| Goshen Petroleum & Mineral (OH) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5402 | 1866 | S | n/a | $213 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF;#18;light staining;"1st we've seen" | |
| McElheny Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5782 | 1864 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF+ | |
| Rockland Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1070 | 1864 | S | n/a | $425 | $450 | 12% | $504 | VF+;"first seen" |