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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London-Arizona Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 146 | B | n/a | $65 | $65 | Price List;no vignette;n.d. | ||||
| Mattabesett Silver Lead Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 620 | 1859 | S | n/a | $225 | $220 | 10% | $242 | U;F | |
| Monnier Metallurgical of Colorado (PA) | Mining | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2122 | 1869 | S | n/a | $400 | $450 | 15% | $518 | U;VF+;R44;#27 | |
| Neshanic Mining Co. (NJ) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1015 | 1847 | S | n/a | $450 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U | |
| North Hite & Yosemite Gold Mining Co. of California (NY) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5362 | 1880 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;VF+ | |
| Oro Bella Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1397 | 1888 | S | n/a | $225 | $190 | 12% | $213 | U;folds | |
| Philadelphia & Boston Gold & Silver Mining (CO Terr.) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5484 | 1875 | B | n/a | $200 | $300 | 15% | $345 | U;VF+ | |
| Quinto Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 10111 | 1901 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | PL;U;s/b:W.R. Foley,pres. | |||
| Rocky-Bar Mining of California | Mining | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1168 | 1850 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $2,400 | 15% | $2,760 | U;VF+;w/12/1850 NY Daily Tribune article re:co. | |
| Selby Hill Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5533 | 1878 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF;"ornate border";minor stains bottom corners | |
| Snively Copper Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 220 | 1883 | S | n/a | $1,500 | $950 | 15% | $1,093 | U;VF;"breathtaking in size/shape/vignette";fold marks | |
| Stewart Fold Mining of North Carolina (NC) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5279 | 1860 | S | n/a | $300 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF+ | |
| Tombstone Mill & Mining Co. (CT) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5303 | 1881 | /GR | S | n/a | $188 | $550 | 15% | $633 | *; 100 shs; #1173; "Full green underprint" |
| United States Tunnel Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C3302 | 1864 | S | n/a | $525 | $525 | Price List; VF+; rare | |||
| West United Verde Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1467 | 1919 | S | n/a | $50 | $65 | 12% | $73 | U | |
| Amityville Land Improvement Company, Limited (NY) | Misc Certificates | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 918 | BK | S | SPEC | $150 | $110 | 20% | $132 | EF; SPECIMEN; capital stock | |
| Cox & Norcross Canal & Land (AZ Terr.) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5164 | 1886 | S | n/a | $225 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+ | |
| Loan of the City of Philadelphia (PA) | Misc Certificates | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C1063 | 1855 | B | n/a | $75 | $75 | Price List; 1850's-1870's; VF+ | |||
| Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (PA) | Misc Certificates | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 1190 | 1888 | S | n/a | $118 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U; EF; No. 465 | |
| Vanderbilt Realty Improvement (ME) | Misc Certificates | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5149 | 1909 | GB | n/a | $125 | $220 | 10% | $242 | VF | |
| St. Louis Bridge Co. (MO) | Morgan, John P. | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 1974 | 1881 | BK | S | SO | $500 | $400 | 20% | $480 | VF; #367; 5 shs |
| Pneumatic Gun-Carriage & Power Co. (WV) | Munitions | Nov-91 | VEISSID | 582 | 1896 | S | n/a | $135 | $135 | 10% | $149 | ||
| Caldwell Oil (PA) | Oils | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1077 | 1873 | S | n/a | $500 | $475 | 12% | $532 | U;VF;"first seen" | |
| Great National Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1225 | 1860 | S | n/a | $275 | $280 | 10% | $308 | VF+;"only second we've seen" | |
| Mineral Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2187 | S | n/a | $250 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF;"2nd we've seen";R45;light toning edges |