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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captial Life Insurance Company of the United States | Insurance | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 136 | 1907 | GR/BK | S | n/a | $225 | $175 | 15% | $201 | U;EF;"1st we've had-exceptionally large & unusual ins. Certif" |
| Anglo-French (15-25 Yr. 4 1/2% External Loan) (NY) | International | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2366 | 1915 | SPEC | n/a | $425 | $950 | 12% | $1,064 | VF;Specimen | |
| Co.Maritime de la Seine (France) | International | May-00 | SSI#10 | 481 | 1899 | S | n/a | $95 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+ | |
| South Sea Co. (United Kingdom) | International | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2177 | 1730 | C | n/a | $1,125 | $1,700 | 12% | $1,904 | VF | |
| Lackawanna Rail Road Co. (PA) | Jesup, Morris K. | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2015 | 1856 | B | SO | $200 | $160 | 10% | $176 | EF; premium quality | |
| DS - Appointment | Lincoln, Abraham | Oct-97 | SM#169 | 339 | 1863 | DS | SO | $4,500 | $4,750 | 10% | $5,225 | G; framed | |
| Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Rail Road Co. (VA) | Mahone, William | May-98 | WINS#15 | 55 | 1869 | B | SO | $300 | $130 | 0% | $130 | EF | |
| Duluth Blast Furnace Co. (MN) | Manufacturing | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 841 | 1874 | S | n/a | $88 | $110 | $110 | U; Excellent | ||
| Milwaukee Manufacturing (ME) | Manufacturing | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5172 | 1897 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF+;"only 2nd we have seen" | |
| Washington Mills (MA) | Manufacturing | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 391 | 1861 | S | n/a | $108 | $110 | 10% | $121 | F; pen cancelled | |
| Merganthaler Linotype Co. (NY) | Mills, Darius O. | Mar-92 | MALONE | 48 | 1896 | S | I&SV | $550 | $550 | ||||
| American Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining of the US | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5521 | 1881 | S | n/a | $100 | $160 | 10% | $176 | VF | |
| Atlantic & Pacific Mining & Tunnel of Colorado (CO) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7233 | 1882 | BR | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+ |
| Black Heath Coal (PA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5268 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $98 | 15% | $113 | U;VF | |
| Bullfrog Golden Sceptre Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3304 | 1908 | S | n/a | $625 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF+;"colorful&whimsical mining stock" | |
| Castle Creek Copper (NY) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5148 | 1882 | S | n/a | $200 | $105 | 12% | $118 | U;VF+;first we have offered | |
| Colonial Dames Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2156 | 1899 | S | n/a | $150 | $75 | 12% | $84 | U;VF | |
| Continental Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5137 | 1864 | S | n/a | $63 | $45 | 12% | $50 | VF+;R49 | |
| David Ward Yukon Alaska Gold Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 170 | 1898 | OR/BK | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;F;fold marks;"rare Alaska mining stock" |
| El Dorado Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 302 | 1851 | BL | S | n/a | $500 | $325 | 15% | $374 | overall Good; "extremely early"; #43 for 50 shs |
| Florence Jumbo Lease Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 373 | 1908 | S | n/a | $45 | $40 | 15% | $46 | U;F;tears at fold;light foxing | |
| Gold Bullion Co. (Terr. of NM) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7277 | 1905 | GB | n/a | $125 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;"ornate border" | |
| Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1027 | 1865 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,250 | 12% | $1,400 | VF+; R48 | |
| Harlem Mining & Milling Co. (NY) | Mining | 7-Feb | Harmer#0701 | 1001 | SPEC | BR | S | n/a | $225 | $160 | 15% | $184 | XF;"unique in archive" |
| Iowa Gulch Mining Co. of Leadville, Colorado (CO) | Mining | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 959 | 1880 | S | n/a | $257 | $257 | 18% | $303 | EF; No 1300; uncanceled |