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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argo Mining & Tunnel Co. (DE) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 349 | 1909 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | Price List;EF | |||
| Ben Franklin Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 450 | 1864 | S | n/a | $800 | $1,800 | 12% | $2,016 | U;VF;very attractive certificate | |
| Bradshaw Gold & Silver Mining of Arizona (NY) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 1049 | 1866 | S | n/a | $500 | $800 | 10% | $880 | U; VF+; R44 | |
| California Gulch Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1697 | 1900 | S | n/a | $37 | $70 | 12% | $78 | U;VF | |
| Chollar Copper Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1280 | 1863 | S | n/a | $500 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;ight soiling verso;#24;small size format | |
| Comstock Tunnel Co. (NV) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 492 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;EF;s/b: Adolph's brother Theodore as president | |
| Cripple Creek Gold Exploration Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2181 | 1934 | S | n/a | $100 | $65 | 12% | $73 | U | |
| Dover Mining (MI) | Mining | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5167 | 1864 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 10% | $440 | U;VF+; R44; no appearances in five years | |
| Eureka Copper Mining Co. of the City of New York (MI) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2155 | 1864 | S | n/a | $500 | $275 | 15% | $316 | VF+;R46 | |
| General Grant Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2159 | 1863 | BL | S | n/a | $750 | $550 | 15% | $633 | U;VF;#10;sm. Stain in bottom border |
| Golden Cycle Mining & Reduction Co. (CO) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 736 | 1916 | BR | S | n/a | $225 | $160 | 15% | $184 | EF |
| Great Western Mines Exploration (CO) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 375 | 1910 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U;VF | |
| Hudson River Ore & Iron (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5652 | 1884 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Kentucky & West Virginia Oil & Coal Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 836 | 1865 | S | n/a | $400 | $160 | 12% | $179 | U;sm.burn hole neaar center;folds | |
| Little Chief Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1738 | 1890 | S | n/a | $225 | $325 | 12% | $364 | U;VF | |
| Markeen Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 580 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF;n.d.;wrinkles upper left | ||
| Minong Copper Co. (MI) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 926 | 1879 | S | n/a | $300 | $120 | 12% | $134 | stub at left | |
| Munckton Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2191 | 1870 | YL | S | n/a | $500 | $350 | 15% | $403 | VF+;#11;w/map & ltr from president re:mine" |
| Niagara Mining & Smelting Co. (UT) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 253 | 1890 | S | n/a | $90 | 17% | $106 | VF+ | ||
| Orginal Keystone Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1457 | 1880 | S | n/a | $225 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;VF | |
| Pennsylvania Mining Co. of Michigan (MI) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5282 | 1861 | S | n/a | $125 | $80 | 18% | $94 | VF; 200 shs; #35; "Minor splits" | |
| Prompter Gold & Silver Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1186 | 1883 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U;VF;small size format;"perhaps unique" | |
| Richmond Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2209 | 1837 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+ | |
| Santa Ana Mining Co. (Terr. of AZ) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5263 | 1898 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF+ | |
| Silver Queen Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1081 | 1887 | S | n/a | $750 | $1,200 | 12% | $1,344 | U;folds;small piece gone upper rt corner |