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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 418 | 1880 | S | n/a | $450 | $950 | 10% | $1,045 | ||
| Russia Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2019 | 1880 | S | n/a | $375 | $240 | 12% | $269 | U;VF+;first we have offered | |
| Shiloh Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3352 | 1863 | S | n/a | $625 | $450 | 15% | $518 | U;VF;glue staining;R48;#9 | |
| Southern Arizona Mining & Milling Co. (NY) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 355 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 10% | $187 | VF* | |
| Sunnyside Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 507 | 1905 | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF;rare | |
| Triunfo Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 316 | 1864 | S | n/a | $325 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U; EF | |
| Victor Mines & Land Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2620 | 1906 | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;F;tears&wears w/staining along folds | |
| Winnebago & O.K. Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 365 | 1880 | S | n/a | $225 | 17% | $264 | EF | ||
| Bershire Hathaway Inc. (DE) | Misc Certificates | 7-Jan | Harmer#0701 | 488 | 1996 | BL | S | SPEC | $450 | $210 | 15% | $242 | XF;Specimen;"rare"; Class B; odd shs |
| Essex County Volunteer War Bond (NY) | Misc Certificates | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 656 | 1864 | B | n/a | $108 | $85 | 0% | $85 | U; EF; bounty bond | |
| Mississippi & Gulf Land, Lumber Improvement & Immigration Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | 1-May | FHW#62 | 225 | 1888 | S | n/a | $675 | 17% | $792 | VF | ||
| San Diego Land & Town (ME) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1898 | GR | S | n/a | $175 | $175 | U;VF+;Price List | |||
| Yellowstone Transportation Co. (DE) | Misc Certificates | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5063 | n.d. | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | EF;"extraordinary vignette";unissued | |
| MDS -- re: promissory note | Morris, Robert | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 262 | 1795 | MDS | S | $500 | $375 | 10% | $413 | EF;SD; a/b: John Nicholson | |
| Lehigh Coal Mine Co. (PA) | Nicholson, John | Jun-86 | SM#60 | 1125 | 1796 | S | SO | $425 | $1,050 | 10% | $1,155 | ||
| Colorado & Wyoming Land & Oil Co. (CO) | Oils | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 286 | 1890 | S | n/a | $110 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF;"scarce" | |
| Ira O. Wyse Beaumont Oil Co. (TX) | Oils | 1-May | SSI#12 | 443 | 1902 | S | n/a | $120 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U;VF;"scarce" | |
| Oceanic Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2043 | 1865 | S | n/a | $375 | $375 | 10% | $413 | VF+; R48 | |
| Star Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 895 | 1864 | S | n/a | $350 | $300 | $300 | U;EF | ||
| Phillip Best Brewing Co. (WI) | Pabst, Frederick | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 73 | 1873 | S | SO | $700 | $475 | 10% | $523 | EF; s/a president of the company | |
| Lionel Corp., The (NY) | PopArt | Oct-93 | FFH#49 | 91 | 1961 | S | n/a | $40 | $50 | 10% | $55 | ||
| Walt Disney Co. - SPECIMEN | PopArt | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4614 | S | SPEC | $125 | $200 | 10% | $220 | Uncirculated | ||
| State of Massachusetts Bay (MA-4) | Pre-1800 | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5993 | 1777 | B | n/a | $162 | $200 | 12.00% | $224 | VF-EF | |
| Albany Northern Railroad Co. (NY) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5628 | 1853 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;F-VF;$500 7% Bond | |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. (MD) | Railroads | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 709 | 1836 | S | n/a | $105 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF;#1513 |