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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Creek Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5677 | 1880 | S | n/a | $150 | $77 | 15% | $89 | U;VF | |
| Mount Whipple Gold Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 275 | 1903 | S | n/a | $50 | $55 | 15% | $63 | #8 | |
| New York and South Twin River Mining Company (NY) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1055 | 1867 | BK | S | n/a | $200 | $240 | 20% | $288 | abt VF; 250 shs; #14; R44 |
| Onondaga Mining Co. (MO) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 668 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $225 | $260 | 15% | $299 | Choice; SPECIMEN; <1000 shs; POCs; ca.1900's-20's | |
| Penn Yan Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5089 | 1887 | BR | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF+;#20;w/GL&SL coins on certif-"rarely encountered on stock" |
| Portland Luning Copper Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 488 | 1907 | S | n/a | $45 | $40 | 15% | $46 | U;VF;fold creases | |
| Revenue Extension Silver Mining Co. of Nevada (PA) | Mining | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2146 | 1868 | BR | S | n/a | $500 | $450 | 15% | $518 | U;VF;R44"visually exciting mining certif" |
| San Luis Valley Irrigation, Land & Power Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1331 | 1906 | S | n/a | $300 | $110 | 12% | $123 | EF; | |
| Silver Leaf Metals Corp. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 631 | 1926 | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;EF | |
| Stafford Meadow Coal Iron & City Improvement Co. (PA) | Mining | Nov-91 | WINS#9111 | 549 | 1858 | B | n/a | $63 | $25 | 0% | $25 | ||
| Tecopa Consolidated Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 194 | 1907 | S | n/a | $150 | $65 | 15% | $75 | U;VF;"we've never had before";folded;fading | |
| Uncle Ned Gold Mining Co. (NM) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 1028 | 1895 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 12% | $101 | VF | |
| Warren Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 352 | 1865 | S | n/a | $500 | $325 | 12% | $364 | ||
| Yukon Basin Gold Dredging Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 602 | 1908 | S | n/a | $225 | $210 | 10% | $231 | U;EF | |
| Central American | Misc Certificates | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1038 | 1856 | S | n/a | $213 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF | |
| Horse Springs Cattle Co. (NM) | Misc Certificates | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 1034 | 1887 | S | n/a | $200 | $325 | 12% | $364 | U;VF;extremely rare | |
| New York Turpentine (NY) | Misc Certificates | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2483 | 1868 | BK | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 20% | $60 | VF+; #19; 10 shs |
| Tampa Cuba Cigar | Misc Certificates | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5233 | 1916 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF | |
| MLS -- American Financier | Morgan, John P. | Mar-97 | SM#162 | 121 | 1882 | MLS | S | $1,100 | $1,300 | 10% | $1,430 | Good; s/a: J. Pierpont Morgan | |
| ALS - re: lead pipe contract | Morse, Samuel F. B. | Nov-94 | WINS#9411 | 267 | 1844 | ALS | S | $3,250 | $3,000 | 10% | $3,300 | E;matted and framed | |
| Blood Farm Petroleum Co. (NY) | Oils | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1226 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $500 | 10% | $550 | EF; "premium quality...First we've seen in years" | |
| Empire & Oil City Petroleum Co. (PA) | Oils | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5313 | 1864 | S | n/a | $200 | $93 | 15% | $107 | U;VF+;#20 | |
| Magenta Oil Co. (NY) | Oils | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | D8060 | 1865 | S | n/a | $425 | 15% | $489 | VF+;Price List | ||
| Philadelphia & Oil Creek Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1124 | 1864 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U; VF | |
| Union Cherry Run Basin Oil & Mining (PA) | Oils | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5443 | 1863 | S | n/a | $213 | $108 | 15% | $124 | U;VF;R48 |