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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Wonder Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 123 | 1908 | S | n/a | $53 | $95 | 10% | $105 | U;VF | |
| Rockdale Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 335 | 1865 | S | n/a | $450 | 15% | $288 | VF;small chips top edge | ||
| Savage Placer Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 521 | 1882 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;EF | |
| Sir Roderick Dhu Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5521 | 1880 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF+ | |
| Steele Gold & Silver Mining Co. (MO) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 388 | 1881 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 10% | $110 | ||
| Tombstone Consolidated Mines Co. Ltd. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 286 | 1902 | B | n/a | $450 | $130 | 12% | $146 | U;all 20 coupons;no vignette;wear&tear at folds | |
| United States Gold & Copper Co. (PA) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 271 | 1907 | S | n/a | $75 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U | |
| West End Gold & Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3363 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF+;R42;R23 | |
| American Missionary Association (NY) | Misc Certificates | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1075 | 1882 | S | S | $400 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U;VF+ | |
| Commission for Relief in Belgium (NY) | Misc Certificates | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 492 | 1917 | C | n/a | $175 | $190 | 10% | $209 | Rare relief certificate from WWI | |
| Law Association of Philadelphia (PA) | Misc Certificates | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 481 | 1874 | S | n/a | $175 | $160 | 10% | $176 | EF* | |
| People of Puerto Rico $1000 3 1/2% Bond | Misc Certificates | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2261 | 1935 | B | n/a | $625 | $800 | 12% | $896 | VF | |
| United States of America | Misc Certificates | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5483 | C | n/a | $100 | $125 | 10% | $138 | EF;Unissued;World War II Service Certificate | ||
| New Jersey Shore Line Railroad (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | Nov-93 | WINS#9311 | 185 | 1887 | S | I&SV | $1,050 | $1,155 | 0% | $1,155 | VF; several small POC in signature | |
| J.M. & M.S. Browning Co. (UT) | Munitions | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 223 | SPEC | BK | S | n/a | $1,500 | $800 | 15% | $920 | XF;"rare-unique in archive |
| Bunker Hill Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C1207 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;Price List;R48 | ||
| Government Oil & Mining of West Virginia (WV) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5403 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF+;R46 | |
| McElheny Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1203 | 1864 | BK | S | n/a | $200 | $140 | 20% | $168 | VF; 100 shs; #179; R44; duty stamp |
| Rome & Maple Creek Oil & Coal (NY) | Oils | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1333 | 1865 | S | n/a | $275 | $450 | 10% | $495 | U;VF; R42 | |
| Wayne County Beaty Oil Well Co. (KY) | Oils | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 1941 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $550 | 10% | $605 | VF+; R48 | |
| ALS - re: "I herewith transmit to you my autograph" (DC) | Polk, James K. | 4-Apr | Barnes #27 | 58 | 1845 | ALS | SO | $1,500 | F;Catalog;signature dark and clear | ||||
| Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1971 | MTL | S | n/a | $325 | $325 | EF;Price List | |||
| Rancocus Toll Bridge (NJ) | Pre-1800 | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1168 | 1793 | S | n/a | $375 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;VF+;on l aid paper;#13 | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (IL) | Pullman, George M. | Feb-96 | SM#148 | 1021 | 1870 | S | SO | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+; R44 | |
| Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Co. (MO Division) | Railroads | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 1138 | S | n/a | $500 | $450 | 15% | $518 | VF+;not fully issued;"scarce-1st we've had" |