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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Tunnel Co. Bearer Bond (NV) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 1237 | 1889 | BK | B | n/a | $250 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF;no vignette;"unique variation" |
| Cripple River Hydraulic Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Dec-00 | WINS#21 | 329 | 1912 | S | n/a | $50 | $60 | 10% | $66 | U;VF | |
| Dudley Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1305 | 1886 | S | n/a | $300 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+;small size format;"ornate border" | |
| Eureka Mining & Manufacturing (MI) | Mining | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2258 | 1876 | S | n/a | $250 | $359 | 15% | $413 | U;VF | |
| George Hearst Gold & Silver Mining Co. (DakataTerr.) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 187 | 1886 | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 12% | $157 | not fully issued | |
| Golden Gate Gold, Silver & Copper Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1327 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF;uneven toning, left | |
| Great Western Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 670 | 1871 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 0% | $150 | U; VF | |
| Humboldt River Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2530 | 1865 | BK | S | n/a | $300 | $180 | 20% | $216 | VF; #80; 60 shs; Sierra Mining Dist; Humboldt Cty, NV |
| Kentucky Petroleum & Mining Association (KY) | Mining | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2206 | 1865 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF+; R44 | |
| Little Corinne Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1739 | 1881 | S | n/a | $225 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF | |
| Marshall Gold Mining (VA) | Mining | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1031 | 1851 | S | n/a | $400 | $325 | 12% | $364 | Very rare; early Virginia | |
| Mobile Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 877 | 1901 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF;no border;some folds;crease center vert | |
| Mutual Gold Mines Co. (CO) | Mining | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 316 | 1894 | BK/SR | S | n/a | $90 | $110 | 15% | $127 | *; VF; 1 sh; gold border |
| Nimrod Gold & Silver Mining (OH) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5511 | 1878 | S | n/a | $150 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF; #2 | |
| Orient Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 485 | 1872 | S | n/a | $225 | $350 | 12% | $392 | U;VF | |
| Penn-Yan-Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5200 | 1890 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 10% | $143 | VF* | |
| Proustite Mining Co. (ME) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 304 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 12% | $146 | U;VF | |
| Ridge Copper Co. (MI) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #19 | 2224 | 1880 | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 15% | $52 | ||
| Santa Barbara Silver Mining Co. (Mexico) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 107 | 1884 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;E;folds;minor creases | |
| Silver Rock Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5520 | 1881 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF+ | |
| Star of Nevada Silver Mining Co., Ltd. (London) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 715 | 1872 | S | n/a | $162 | $125 | 12% | $140 | U;no vignette | |
| Three Forks Mining & Reduction Co.(WY) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 724 | 1900 | S | n/a | $75 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF;folds | |
| Union League Silver Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5114 | 1882 | S | n/a | $200 | $125 | 15% | $144 | VF | |
| Weepah Gold Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 422 | 1903 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;rare;several folds w/tears&top bottom fol | |
| Algonquin Club (MA) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5070 | 1892 | B | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | VF+ |