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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Consolidated Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3316 | 1863 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF+;R42;R23 | |
| Gault Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 889 | 1896 | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 10% | $55 | U;VF | |
| Golden Crown Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1025 | 1874 | S | n/a | $300 | $300 | 12% | $336 | U; VF+; only ex. we know | |
| Howland Coal & Iron Works (KY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 835 | 1876 | S | n/a | $225 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;several folds;edges browning;some wrinkles | |
| Keane Wonder Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 239 | 1915 | S | n/a | $375 | $650 | 15% | $748 | U;G-F;red stain affecting lower edge | |
| Lion Hill Mining Co. (UT Terr.) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5216 | 1890 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 12% | $90 | U;VF+ | |
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. of California (CA) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5270 | 1880 | BL/ | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 12% | $112 | *; 57 shs; #192 |
| Minnesota Gold Mining Co. (MN) | Mining | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 492 | 1866 | S | n/a | $750 | $800 | 0% | $800 | U; VF | |
| Mt. Diablo Mill & Mining Co. | Mining | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1168 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 20% | $132 | VF; Columbus District, Esmeralda Co., NV; #2474. 100 shs | |
| Newsboy Mining Co. (AK) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5224 | 1912 | /GL | S | n/a | $60 | $70 | 15% | $81 | *; #41; 670 shs; golden border and seal |
| Orginal Bullfrog Mines Syndicate (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2203 | 1907 | GR | S | n/a | $400 | $190 | 15% | $219 | U;VF+;large green frog underprint |
| Pennsylvania Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 627 | 1898 | S | n/a | $88 | $125 | 0% | $125 | U; EF | |
| Prince Albert Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2494 | 1900 | S | n/a | $400 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;EF;very attractive certificate | |
| Ribbon Rock Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 688 | 1898 | S | n/a | $50 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;no vignette;2 holes punched left border | |
| Santa Ana Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 148 | 1900 | S | n/a | $350 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF | |
| Silver Peak Blue Jay Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 481 | 1906 | S | n/a | $113 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF | |
| Standard Mines Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 526 | 1906 | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;EF;orange border | |
| The Memphis Prospecting and Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 548 | 1895 | GR/GS | S | n/a | $80 | $65 | 20% | $78 | EF; #53; 20 $1 shs |
| Union Gold & Silver Mining Co. (OR) | Mining | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1046 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U; VF; R23, R42; minor splits | |
| Washoe United Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1564 | 1866 | S | n/a | $450 | $350 | 12% | $392 | U;VF;"very rare";3 creases where folded | |
| Accident Insurance Machine (MO) | Misc Certificates | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5068 | 1913 | S | n/a | $150 | $75 | 15% | $86 | VF;#37 | |
| Chiriqui Improvement Co. (PA) | Misc Certificates | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7106 | 1865 | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| IOS Investment Program (Bahamas) | Misc Certificates | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5253 | 1969 | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF+* | |
| Old Point Comfort Improvement Co. (VA) | Misc Certificates | 6-Aug | WINS#0608 | 617 | 1901 | OR/BK | B | n/a | $100 | $125 | 15% | $144 | U;VF |
| Thompson Brothers Lumber Co. (TX) | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1909 | MTL | S | n/a | $225 | $225 | EF;Price List |