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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrot Silver & Copper (MT) | Mining | Jul-94 | SM#129 | 2689 | 1889 | S | n/a | $40 | 10% | $44 | VF+;NO SALE | ||
| Plutus Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1460 | 1878 | S | n/a | $225 | $85 | 12% | $95 | VF;dark spot across dateline & issue | |
| Reliance Gold & Silver Mining of Colorado (CO) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5510 | 1867 | B | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF;"scarce mining bond" | |
| San Augustine Mining Co. (AR) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 921 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,200 | 12% | $1,344 | U;unis;signed;"very rare-ext rare w/signatures" | ||
| Silver Bell Mining & Reduction Co. (MT) | Mining | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 537 | 1891 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 0% | $160 | U; VF | |
| St. Croix & Lake Superior Mineral Co. (MA) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2065 | 1845 | S | n/a | $200 | $140 | 10% | $154 | s/b: Caleb Cushing & Rufus Choat | |
| Swatsika Gold Mining (CO) | Mining | 9-Aug | SPINK-08/09 | 936 | 1907 | BK/GS | S | n/a | $150 | $450 | 20% | $540 | VF+; #48; 600 shs |
| Tuscarora Consolidated Mill & Mining (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3359 | 1888 | S | n/a | $300 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF;s+M23716taining right | |
| Vulcan Mining Co of New Jersey (NJ) | Mining | Dec-96 | SM-PL1296 | C1779 | 1848 | S | n/a | $125 | $125 | Price List; VF+ | |||
| Wyman Vick Gold Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 725 | 1907 | S | n/a | $60 | 15% | $150 | U;F-VF;very small tears along fold creases;#49 | ||
| Broad Top Improvement Co. (PA) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1855 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | U;VF;Price List | ||||
| Giant Powder Co. (CA) | Misc Certificates | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3056 | 1915 | BR | S | n/a | $250 | $125 | 15% | $144 | VF+ |
| Nevada Territory $1000 Bond | Misc Certificates | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2260 | 1864 | B | n/a | $700 | $425 | 12% | $476 | VF | |
| Smith Brother, Inc. (DE) | Misc Certificates | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5257 | 1940 | S | n/a | $100 | $58 | 12% | $65 | U;VF+;(of cough drop fame) | |
| DS - Military Appointment | Monroe, James | Apr-95 | SM#137 | 256 | 1819 | DS | S | $500 | $525 | 10% | $578 | 5th President; VG; a/b J.C. Calhoun | |
| North American Land Co. (PA) | Morris, Robert | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 2209 | 1795 | DS | SO | $750 | $475 | 12% | $532 | VF; ink burns in signature | |
| Allegheny & Walnut Bend Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 1934 | 1864 | S | n/a | $500 | $225 | 10% | $248 | U; VF+; R47 | |
| Deer Creek Oil (PA) | Oils | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1056 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $700 | 12% | $784 | U; VF+; R50 | |
| Lancaster & Clarion River Oil Co. (PA/OH) | Oils | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 421 | 1865 | S | n/a | $290 | 18% | $342 | U;EF;"rare;;OH oil shares uncomon" | ||
| Peoples Equitable Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2022 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $600 | 10% | $660 | VF+;R44;"first seen" | |
| Sugar Creek Developing Co. (PA) | Oils | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2134 | 1865 | BK | S | n/a | $188 | $120 | 15% | $138 | *; 25 shs; #242 |
| ALS -- Personal Content | Pasteur, Louis | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 276 | 1885 | ALS | S | $2,250 | $800 | 10% | $880 | VF | |
| Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (DE) | PopArt | Jun-93 | SM#118 | 2603 | SPEC | n/a | $200 | $240 | 10% | $264 | Specimen;n.d | ||
| Oregon & Transcontinental Co. (OR) | Pratt, Charles | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 2146 | 1884 | S | I&SV | $1,125 | $500 | 10% | $550 | VF+ | |
| Virginia Five Pound Note (VA) | Pre-1800 | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 104 | 1775 | DS | $500 | $575 | 15% | $661 | F;s/b:Phil. Johnson & John Tazewell;some toning;some foxing |