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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassas Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1162 | 1853 | BK/SR | S | n/a | $200 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF; 3243. 707 shs; red seal |
| Milton Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2184 | 1864 | S | n/a | $375 | $475 | 15% | $546 | U;VF;"formerly known as Winters Co." | |
| Mount Blanca Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1519 | 1896 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF;crease upper left corner | |
| New York & Colorado Mining & Milling Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2007 | 1883 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U;VF+ | |
| Old Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 599 | 1929 | S | n/a | $150 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U;EF | |
| Pearl Gold & Silver Mining Co (CA) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1099 | 1863 | S | n/a | $300 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U; EF; R27, R42 | |
| Pocotillo Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1164 | 1869 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $475 | 15% | $546 | U;VF+;R44;#42 | |
| Relief Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 651 | 1904 | S | n/a | $75 | $70 | 12% | $78 | U;XF;"beautiful certificate" | |
| San Domingo Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 255 | 1904 | S | n/a | $37 | $75 | 12% | $84 | EF | |
| Silver Cord Combination Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Apr-97 | ERIK BOONE | 970 | 1881 | S | n/a | $171 | $171 | 18% | $202 | U;EF; No 123 | |
| St. Ives Gold Mining & Milling Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 509 | 1908 | S | n/a | $45 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;no vignette | |
| Talmage Gold Mines Co. (WY) | Mining | Nov-95 | SM-PL1195 | C2106 | 1907 | S | n/a | $175 | $175 | Price List; EF | |||
| Twin River Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 620 | 1868 | S | n/a | $600 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VSF;"ex-rare";n.d. | |
| Vulture Mining Co. of Arizona (NY) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1286 | 1870 | OR/SR | B | n/a | $300 | $400 | 15% | $460 | *; VF; #49; $1,000; SR: Green seal |
| Yankee Boy Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1811 | 1896 | S | n/a | $100 | $300 | 12% | $336 | U;cert #33 | |
| Buffalo General Electric (NY) | Misc Certificates | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5072 | RD/BR | B | n/a | $40 | $45 | 15% | $52 | $500 5% | |
| Great European American Emigration Land Co. | Misc Certificates | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 730 | 1868 | S | n/a | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,250 | U; EF;likely one of this genre. | ||
| New Jersey Patent (NJ) | Misc Certificates | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5009 | 1903 | S | n/a | $225 | $160 | 10% | $176 | EF; #4 | |
| South Riverside Land & Water Co. (CA) | Misc Certificates | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 936 | 1895 | GR | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 20% | $108 | VF; 11 shs; #553 |
| DS -- Ships Passport | Monroe, James | Mar-94 | WINS#9403 | 259 | 1823 | DS | S | $2,250 | $1,500 | 10% | $1,650 | Fine; Seal is missing | |
| North American Land Co. (PA) | Morris, Robert | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2003 | 1795 | S | SO | $750 | $600 | 15% | $690 | VF+;a/b:James Marshall | |
| American Illuminating Oil Co. (NY) | Oils | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1194 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;VF;R44 | |
| Dunkard Creek Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5856 | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U;VF+;R50 | |
| Lawrence Coal, Iron & Oil (PA) | Oils | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5780 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $95 | 15% | $109 | U;VF+ | |
| Perry Oil Co (PA) | Oils | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1114 | 1864 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF-VF+ |