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 |
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Great Republic Gold & Silver Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 167 | 1867 | B | n/a | $203 | 17% | $238 | EF-;Bond | ||
Hopewell Coal & Iron Co. (PA) | Mining | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5262 | 1856 | S | n/a | $200 | $92 | 15% | $106 | VF+;"first we've seen" | |
Karthaus Coal & Lumber Co. | Mining | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5169 | 1871 | S | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U; VF+; R-44 | |
Lige Harris Bullfrog Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 366 | 1905 | S | n/a | $125 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;fine | |
Mariposa Land & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5435 | 1881 | S | n/a | $213 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF+ | |
Miners' Consumnes & Deer Creek Water & Mining Co. | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 675 | 1854 | B | n/a | $500 | $375 | 10% | $413 | VF;very rare | |
Mountain Oak Gold & Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5507 | 1863 | S | n/a | $300 | $260 | 12% | $291 | U;EF; R27, R42, #12 | |
New York Hill Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5465 | 1882 | S | n/a | $63 | $70 | 15% | $81 | VF | |
Orange County Lead Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1031 | 1862 | S | n/a | $300 | $140 | 12% | $157 | ||
Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5102 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 15% | $104 | VF+ | |
Pottstown Mining & Manufacturing Co. | Mining | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5840 | 1847 | S | n/a | $250 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U;VF+;first seen | |
Revenue Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5514 | 1881 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF | |
San Pedro Gold Mining Milling & Prospecting (CO) | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2021 | 1895 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF+ | |
Silver Mountain Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5355 | 1890 | S | n/a | $125 | $85 | 15% | $98 | VF+ | |
Stafford Meadow Coal Iron & City Improvement Co. (PA) | Mining | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 293 | 1858 | S | n/a | $50 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;VF | |
Tenderfoot Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 376 | S | n/a | $225 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;minor wear to fold creases;#49 | ||
Union Consolidated Mining Co. (TN) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5565 | 1876 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | VF+;"ornate border" | |
Washington Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 298 | 1881 | S | n/a | $300 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;no vignette | |
Zephyr Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 1105 | 1882 | S | n/a | $200 | 15% | $86 | VF | ||
Charleston Board of Trade of South Carolina | Misc Certificates | 1-May | FHW#62 | 82 | 1870 | B | n/a | $360 | 17% | $423 | VF;Bond | ||
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (CA) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5206 | 1852 | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF;light staining;minor splits;#4 | |
Texas & German Emigration Co. (TX) | Misc Certificates | 6-Oct | SM#265 | 1073 | 1854 | BL | S | n/a | $450 | $425 | 15% | $489 | EF |
New Jersey Junction Railroad Co. (NJ) | Morgan, John P. | Oct-93 | ERIK BOONE | 565 | 1886 | B | SV | $396 | 20% | $475 | 1$=35.35 BF; min price + 20% = $475 | ||
Lippiatt Silver Plate & Engraving Co. (NY) | Morse, Samuel F. B. | 5-Mar | WINS0305 | 33 | 1871 | BK | S | SO | $10,000 | $11,000 | 10% | $3,000 | U;F;"rare-1st we've seen fr New England estate" |
Brandywine & Philadelphia Oil (WV) | Oils | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5291 | 1865 | S | n/a | $100 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;VF;R44; foxed |