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 Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1315 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+ | |
| George Washington Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5299 | 1897 | GR | S | n/a | $75 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+ |
| Green Bay Iron (WI) | Mining | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5329 | 1874 | B | n/a | $200 | $210 | 10% | $231 | U; VF+; rare | |
| Huron Copper Mining (MI) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 910 | 1886 | S | n/a | $300 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;2 folds;some wear along edges | |
| Kern River Gold Quartz Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 342 | 1896 | S | n/a | $200 | $130 | 12% | $146 | U;VF;7 vignettes | |
| Little Juliet Syndicate | Mining | Jul-93 | SM#119 | 5338 | 1884 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 10% | $165 | ||
| Mary Ann Gold & Silver Mining (NV) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5315 | 1875 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;#43;"ornate border" | |
| Modoc Minning & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 10080 | 1895 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | PL | |||
| Nacosari Gold, Silver & Copper (CA) | Mining | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5348 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $220 | 10% | $242 | U; VF+; nicest of three found | |
| Nome Gold Dredging and Power Co. (SD) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 693 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $900 | $725 | 15% | $834 | Choice; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; POCs; ca.1900's-10's | |
| Oriental Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 234 | 1881 | S | n/a | $175 | $130 | 10% | $143 | ||
| Penn-Yan-Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5245 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF;minor splits | |
| Puebla Gold, Silver & Copper Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5286 | 1878 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | *; 100 shs; #33 | |
| Rio Grande Gold Mining (CO) | Mining | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1319 | 1899 | S | n/a | $275 | $340 | 10% | $374 | U;VF+; rare | |
| Santa Cruz Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 419 | 1880 | S | n/a | $450 | $375 | 10% | $413 | ||
| Silver Thread Consolidated Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 147 | 1885 | S | n/a | $250 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;EF;folds;#13 | |
| Star Quartz Mining (CA) | Mining | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5844 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $550 | 10% | $605 | U;VF;R48;first seen | |
| Tinklepaugh Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1167 | 1859 | B | n/a | $300 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;right third competely separated at fold | |
| Union Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5287 | 1867 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF; R46 | |
| Weldon Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 966 | 1890 | S | n/a | $300 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;folds;small piece gone upper rt corner | |
| Am. Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (MA) | Misc Certificates | May-98 | WINS#15 | 631 | 1852 | C | n/a | $108 | $150 | 0% | $150 | E | |
| Clearfield Fire Brick (PA) | Misc Certificates | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5102 | 1874 | S | n/a | $125 | $62 | 15% | $71 | VF;light toning on folds;#19 | |
| Kempster Rowing Tricycle Co. (ME) | Misc Certificates | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 179 | 1888 | BL | S | n/a | $2,000 | $1,300 | 15% | $1,495 | VF;"extraodinary early cycling certif-extremely unique vignette" |
| Palmetto Co. (WV) | Misc Certificates | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 136 | 1899 | S | n/a | $65 | $75 | 10% | $83 | U; VF+ | |
| Union Cattle Co. (WY Terr.) | Misc Certificates | Apr-99 | SSI#8 | 69 | 1886 | GB | n/a | $280 | $420 | 10% | $462 | VF; rare; Gold Bond |