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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Associated Coal Co. (CT) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 662 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 0% | $225 | U; F | |
| Iowa Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1438 | 1875 | S | n/a | $263 | $130 | 12% | $146 | "Rare";edges very rough;folds | |
| Lady Franklin Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5264 | 1876 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;#17 | |
| Lynchbsurg Mining & Manufacturing | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1071 | 1867 | S | n/a | $400 | $350 | 12% | $392 | U;VF+;first seen | |
| Melones & Stanislaus Gold, Silver & Copper Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Dec | SM#257 | 1034 | 1863 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF+;R50 | |
| Montgomery County Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1126 | 1853 | S | n/a | $250 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;trimmed tight at left edge & along bottom | |
| New Basil Consolidated Gravel Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5461 | 1884 | S | n/a | $213 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF | |
| Northhite & Yosemite Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 283 | 1880 | S | n/a | $175 | $126 | 10% | $139 | U;VF | |
| Pactolus Hydraulic Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 778 | 1900 | B | n/a | $125 | $55 | 10% | $61 | F;Bond;small tears at folds & edges | |
| Pilot Simon Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 581 | S | n/a | $75 | $10 | 15% | $12 | U;VF;n.d. | ||
| Rawhide Paymaster Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 544 | 1908 | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF;"rare" | |
| Rubicon No. 3 Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Dec-99 | FHolabird-PL | 9916 | 1863 | S | n/a | $900 | $900 | PL;s/b:D.H. Mitchell | |||
| Sheep Mountain Tunnel & Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1022 | 1892 | BR/BK | S | n/a | $400 | $270 | 20% | $324 | VF+; 2000 shs; #331; "First we have seen." |
| South Pacific Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 518 | 1882 | S | n/a | $100 | $82 | 0% | $82 | U; VF | |
| Sun & Moon Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 935 | 1902 | BK/GL | S | n/a | $250 | $180 | 20% | $216 | #959; 280 shs; Metallic gold sun, stars and crescent moon |
| Trinity Dredging & Hydraulic Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 632 | 1899 | PR | S | n/a | $200 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;EF |
| Verde Hot Springs (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1462 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;folds;n.d.;fancy green border | ||
| William Penn Gold & Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1111 | 1863 | S | n/a | $450 | $380 | 10% | $418 | VF; R46; never seen by us before | |
| Bear Valley Irrigation (CA) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5127 | 1891 | S | n/a | $200 | $125 | 15% | $144 | U;VF+;#43 | |
| Egyptian Crystal Casket Co. (PA) | Misc Certificates | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3054 | 1883 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF;#6;light staining | |
| Metropolitan Associates of New York (NY) | Misc Certificates | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5125 | 1908 | BR | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | #A16; 20 sgs |
| Roaring Fork Improvement (CT) | Misc Certificates | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3646 | 1880 | B | n/a | $400 | $450 | 10% | $495 | U;VF+;Mortgage Loan | |
| William S. Pierson & Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5679 | 1846 | S | n/a | $150 | $320 | 10% | $352 | U; classical scam...re Captain Kidd loot | |
| Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Navigation Co. (PA) | Morris, Robert | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3243 | 1792 | S | SO | $2,250 | $3,250 | 15% | $3,738 | SD;minor ink&loss on Morris' sign;on laid paper | |
| ADS - re: Div'd on South Seas Co | Newton, Sir Isaac | Nov-92 | HISTAUTO | 120 | 1721 | ADS | SO | $50,000 | $50,000 | Catalog |