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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean Silver Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 655 | 1865 | S | n/a | $225 | $275 | 0% | $275 | U; VF | |
| Monte Christo Gold & Silver Mining of Nevada | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5322 | 1868 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Nevada Portland Gold Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 481 | 1907 | S | n/a | $38 | $10 | 15% | $12 | U;VG;wrinkling top edge;worn fold creases | |
| North State Mining Co. (NC) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1054 | 1881 | S | n/a | $250 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;EF;slight yellowing&minor wrinkles at edges | |
| Overland Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 949 | 1898 | S | n/a | $38 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U;F | |
| Phoenix Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 614 | 1887 | S | n/a | $225 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U;no vignette | |
| Raven Hill Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5521 | 1895 | S | n/a | $63 | $70 | 12% | $78 | U;VF+ | |
| Rosebud Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 243 | 1914 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | U; VF; scarce | |
| Sewanee Mining Co. (TN) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5377 | 1859 | S | n/a | $200 | $95 | 12% | $106 | U;VF | |
| South Fork Canal Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 280 | 1854 | S | n/a | $500 | $400 | 12% | $448 | EF;Unissued | |
| Stormont Mining Co. of Utah (UT) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5236 | 1883 | GR | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | *; VF; #944; 7500 shs; Harrisburg Dist., Washington Co. |
| Towanda Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1841 | S | n/a | $55 | $55 | U;VF;Price List;"ornate border" | ||||
| Valparaiso Mining (CA) | Mining | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1194 | 1873 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF+; Jackson District, Amador County, CA; #258. 10 shs | |
| White Cloud Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 710 | 1902 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;EF;"rare-attractive" | |
| Audubon Society (NY) | Misc Certificates | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1046 | 1890 | C | n/a | $250 | $525 | 10% | $578 | U;VF+ | |
| Dr. Nelson Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1104 | 1899 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U; VF+; Prevents Baldness | |
| Mayfield Slate (ME) | Misc Certificates | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5167 | 1870 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;R44 | |
| Pullman Athletic Club (IL) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2163 | 1883 | S | n/a | $213 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+;#18 | |
| Washoe Wood & Fluming Co. (NV) | Misc Certificates | 4-Nov | Holabird #33 | 595 | S | n/a | $150 | $275 | 15% | $316 | E;unissued;"very rare" | ||
| ALS - re: financial content | Morris, Robert | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 263 | 1788 | ALS | S | $900 | $700 | 10% | $770 | F;SD;on of his cash crunches | |
| Union Arms Co. (CT) | Munitions | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2089 | 1857 | S | n/a | $2,000 | $1,600 | 12% | $1,792 | U; VF | |
| Charleston Oil Manufacturing Co. (SC) | Oils | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1053 | 1881 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U; VF+; #53 | |
| Home Petroleum Co. (NY) | Oils | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 669 | 1865 | BK/PR | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 20% | $180 | VF; #495; 25 $100 shs; purple underprint; R-48 |
| National Refining & Storage Co | Oils | Sep-95 | WINS#10 | 424 | 1867 | n/a | $200 | $325 | 0% | $325 | U;F | ||
| Sherman & Barnsdall Oil Co. (NY) | Oils | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C3429 | 1865 | S | n/a | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF;Price List |