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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Bethune Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 965 | 1907 | S | n/a | $150 | $300 | 12% | $336 | U;VF | |
| McKay Hydraulic Mining Co. (WA) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 687 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $1,125 | $850 | 15% | $978 | Choice; SPECIMEN; 100 pfd shs; POCs; ex rare; ca.1900's-10's | |
| Montana Gold & Silver Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5321 | 1866 | S | n/a | $100 | $78 | 15% | $90 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Nevada Land & Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 399 | 1869 | S | n/a | $400 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF;no vignette;"ornate left edge & masthead" | |
| North Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1658 | 1893 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;EF | |
| Osceola Hill Silver Mining & Tunnel Co. (NV) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 10188 | 1864 | S | n/a | $550 | $550 | PL;s/b:W.H. Ladd, pres. | |||
| Phoenix Consolidated Copper Co. (MI) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 946 | 1902 | S | n/a | $75 | $130 | 12% | $146 | U;ink stains on right side | |
| Rappahannock Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1264 | 1884 | S | n/a | $200 | $65 | 12% | $73 | U;VF | |
| Rosario Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5359 | 1868 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF;R44 | |
| Seven Troughs Coalition Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 623 | 1912 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;VF;folds | |
| South Bodie Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2226 | 1878 | S | n/a | $400 | $325 | 15% | $374 | U;VF | |
| Stormont Mining Co. of Utah (UT) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 870 | 1883 | S | n/a | $150 | $55 | 10% | $61 | U | |
| Tornado Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining & Milling (Dakota) | Mining | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 1079 | 1887 | S | n/a | $400 | $460 | 10% | $506 | VF+; s/b: Seth Bullock, 1st Deadwood sheriff | |
| Utica Bullion Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 346 | 1868 | S | n/a | $500 | $250 | 12% | $280 | VF;trimmed tight at left & bottom | |
| Westmoreland County Coal & Coke Co. (PA) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5548 | 1883 | B | n/a | $100 | $62 | 12% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Athenaeum of Philadelphia (PA) | Misc Certificates | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1300 | 1831 | S | n/a | $300 | $390 | 10% | $429 | VF; library founded in 1814 | |
| Denver Water (CO) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5169 | 1888 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF+ | |
| Mariposa Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 256 | 1870 | S | n/a | $175 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF;"very attractive-rare piece" | |
| Portsmouth Co. (MI) | Misc Certificates | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1123 | 1837 | S | n/a | $500 | $500 | 10% | $550 | U;VF;I/SV:G.D. Williams | |
| Washita Cattle Co. (MO) | Misc Certificates | Jul-97 | SM#166 | 5315 | 1883 | B | n/a | $75 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U; VF+ | |
| Shares in the Estate of Alexander Hamilton | Morris, Gouverneur | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 2251 | 1804 | S | SO | $4,000 | $4,700 | 10% | $5,170 | EF;small piece out of right edge | |
| Sharps Rifle Co. (CT) | Munitions | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1072 | n.d. | S | n/a | $225 | $90 | 15% | $104 | EF;unissued | |
| Central Oil Run Petroleum (PA) | Oils | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2289 | 1865 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;"only 2nd example we've seen" | |
| Holland Petroleum (NY) | Oils | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1017 | 1864 | S | n/a | $313 | $530 | 10% | $583 | U; VF+ or so; R46 | |
| Mud Creek Valley Oil (NY) | Oils | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2191 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF+;R45 |