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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Dredging & Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 353 | 1879 | S | n/a | $175 | U;E;"scarce";Price List | ||||
| Chino Extension Mining Co. (NM) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 182 | 1910 | S | n/a | $75 | $50 | 12% | $56 | no vignette | |
| Comstock Mines & Milling Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5322 | 1916 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;VF+ | |
| Cripple Creek & Alaska Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2171 | 1898 | S | n/a | $112 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;cert #21 | |
| Double Standard Mining Co. (Dakota Terr.) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5615 | 1891 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF;"ornate border" | |
| Eureka Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5219 | 1881 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF | |
| Gem Hill Silver Mining & Tunnel Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7276 | 1863 | RD | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF+;R50;"ornate border" |
| Golden Crown Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1874 | GL | S | n/a | $425 | $425 | U;VF+;Price List | |||
| Great Republic Silver Mining Co., City of Baltimore (MD) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 775 | 1884 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $450 | $200 | 15% | $230 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; $500 6% 1st mort bond; POCs; unique |
| Hub Gold Mining (MA) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5406 | 1881 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF+;#30 | |
| Keane Wonder Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 213 | 1917 | S | n/a | $450 | $325 | 12% | $364 | U;VF;minor wear to edges at fold creases | |
| Lion Hill Mining Co. (UT Terr.) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7302 | 1890 | BL | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF+ |
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. of California (CA) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5272 | 1880 | BR/ | P | n/a | $150 | $150 | 12% | $168 | *; 100 shs; #1716; PREFERRED |
| Minnesota Gold Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 396 | 1866 | S | n/a | $650 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF;"very attractive vignettes" | |
| Mt. Diablo Mill & Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2228 | 1881 | S | n/a | $213 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF;"ornate border" | |
| Niagara Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 729 | 1863 | S | n/a | $950 | $900 | 12% | $1,008 | U;#1 | |
| Orginal Bullfrog Mines Syndicate (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1139 | 1908 | S | n/a | $450 | $300 | 12% | $336 | EF;green Bullfrog vignette center;"classic-rare" | |
| Pennsylvania Lead Co. | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7335 | 1856 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF;#47 | |
| Prince of Wales Pk'g (CA) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5341 | 1889 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+;#36 | |
| Richmond Coal Mining & Manufacturing Co. (VA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1265 | 1891 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF | |
| Santa Ana Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 619 | 1900 | S | n/a | $245 | $140 | 10% | $154 | scare | |
| Silver Pick Extension Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 508 | 1907 | S | n/a | $45 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;no vignette;sm tears at folds | |
| Standard Smelting Refining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1452 | 1901 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | 12% | $56 | U;VF;edges a bit rough | |
| The Pearl Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | May-96 | SM-PL0596 | C3181 | 1863 | S | n/a | $275 | $275 | Price List; VF+ | |||
| Union Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5291 | 1897 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 12% | $67 | VF;POC;minor splits |