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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica Railway Co., Ltd. (Costa Rica) | International | Nov-00 | SSI#11 | 622 | 1889 | B | n/a | $60 | $70 | 10% | $77 | VF;Second Debenture | |
| Jardin Zooogico E d'Acclimacao em Portugal S. A. (PT) | International | Jun-96 | WINS#11 | 936 | 1904 | S | n/a | $450 | $211 | 0% | $211 | U; Choice | |
| Quebec Steam Whaling (Montreal) | International | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1300 | 1904 | S | n/a | $300 | $340 | 10% | $374 | VF; #21; hole at the upper left; first...seen | |
| United States of Mexico | International | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2277 | 1865 | B | n/a | $213 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U; VF+ | |
| Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad | Joy, James F. | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1187 | 1874 | S | n/a | $500 | $775 | 12% | $868 | U;VF+;RN-U1 | |
| TLS - re: lengthy letter detailing installation of boilers for a plant | Lincoln, Robert Todd | 2-Dec | WINS#0212 | 338 | 1908 | TLS | SO | $200 | $225 | 10% | $248 | F;bit of browning;2 pgs on Pullman Co. ltr head | |
| American Automatic Lightning Arrester (NY) | Manufacturing | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 458 | 1883 | S | n/a | $70 | $72 | 10% | $79 | EF* | |
| Florence Cotton & Iron Co. (AL) | Manufacturing | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 820 | 1890 | S | n/a | $108 | $135 | $135 | U; F | ||
| Philadelphia Fire Proffing & Brick (NJ) | Manufacturing | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2100 | 1895 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF+ | |
| DS -- Check | McCormick, Cyrus H. | Jul-94 | WINS#9407 | 51 | 1872 | CK | SO | $500 | 0% | $500 | EF; *** NO SALE *** | ||
| Alameda Gold & Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5560 | 1876 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+ | |
| Anawan Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 4-Nov | Holabird #33 | 688 | 1863 | S | n/a | $700 | $600 | 15% | $690 | U;"1 of few certif that mentions Chinatown | |
| Ballon Hill Mascot Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 562 | S | n/a | $38 | $25 | 15% | $29 | U;EF;unissued;unsigned;n.d. | ||
| Bonanza Development Co. of Colorado (CO) | Mining | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5359 | 1899 | S | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U; VF | |
| Burlington Silver Mining Co. (VT) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5309 | 1867 | S | n/a | $150 | $65 | 15% | $75 | VF+;R44;#10;"1st we've seen-ornate border" | |
| Chapparal Gold Mining (NY) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5270 | 1882 | S | n/a | $150 | $77 | 15% | $89 | U;VF+ | |
| Colorado-Philadelphia Reduction Co. (CO) | Mining | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 618 | 1899 | S | n/a | $138 | $280 | $280 | U; EF | ||
| Cosmos Silver Mining Co. of New York (NY) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2265 | 1866 | S | n/a | $500 | $900 | 10% | $990 | U; VF+; third seen in 15 years; RN-T4 | |
| Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2904 | 1901 | S | n/a | $175 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF | |
| Empire State Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7270 | 1878 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+ | |
| Fox & Robinson Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1068 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $500 | 10% | $550 | U; F-VF | |
| Gold Placer Mining Co. (CT) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5332 | 1881 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;VF+ | |
| Great Belcher of Arizona Co. (AZ) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 992 | 1904 | S | n/a | $50 | 15% | $63 | U | ||
| Highland Chief Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 751 | 1879 | S | n/a | $400 | $425 | 12% | $476 | U;EF;stains near bottom edge;spotted all edge | |
| Jersey Mining & Smelting (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3327 | 1875 | S | n/a | $300 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF;#1 |