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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Golden Boulder Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 545 | S | n/a | $38 | $10 | 15% | $12 | Unissued;unsigned;n.d.;slight staining right | ||
| Gilpin & Cripple Creek Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 891 | 1899 | S | n/a | $113 | $85 | 10% | $94 | U:VF | |
| Goldfield Double Eagle Gold Mines Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5477 | 1906 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF+ | |
| Gunnell Gold (NY) | Mining | Feb-99 | SM#183 | 5330 | 1866 | B | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+; R-60; first we've seen | |
| Imperial Silver Quarries Co. Ltd. (London) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 219 | 1868 | S | n/a | $475 | $400 | 15% | $460 | U;VF;slight discoloring center;trimmed tight lf | |
| King Mountain Mining (NC) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5211 | 1878 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;VF+;first we have seen for this N.C. location | |
| Logan County Mining & Manufacturing Co. of Virginia | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 206 | 1859 | B | n/a | $144 | 17% | $169 | VF;Bond | ||
| Massachusetts Copper Mining (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3333 | 1864 | S | n/a | $500 | $300 | 15% | $345 | U;VF | |
| Monitor Mining & Milling (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5678 | 1887 | S | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Nebraska Mining Co. (MI) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2192 | 1857 | S | n/a | $250 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF;trimmed | |
| North Fresno Mining Co. ( CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2237 | 1880 | S | n/a | $213 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF+;#26 | |
| Orion Silver Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 5226 | 1880 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 15% | $115 | *; EF; #2568; 100 shs | |
| Phenix Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 488 | 1878 | S | n/a | $225 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;EF | |
| Quicksilver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1916 | GR | S | n/a | $95 | $95 | U;VF+;Price List | |||
| Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 701 | 1867 | S | n/a | $750 | $800 | 12% | $896 | F;"rare&attractive-seen bonds only of this co." | |
| Seattle Coal & Iron (WA Terr.) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5266 | 1887 | GB | n/a | $125 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF+;$1,000 First Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Bond | |
| Slate Hill Gold Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 620 | 1854 | BK | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 20% | $132 | VF+; #353; 50 $12.50 shs; 'left edge clipped into border' |
| Steuben Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 695 | 1868 | S | n/a | $225 | $150 | 0% | $150 | U; VF | |
| Tombstone Mill & Mining Co. (CT) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5539 | 1886 | S | n/a | $213 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;VF+; premium quality | |
| United States Mining Co. (ME) | Mining | 1-May | SSI#12 | 417 | 1899 | S | n/a | $65 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U;VF | |
| West Morning Glory Mining Co. (UT) | Mining | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 648 | 1901 | S | n/a | $40 | $56 | 0% | $56 | U; VF | |
| American Sugar (NY) | Misc Certificates | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5097 | 1867 | S | n/a | $213 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+;R46;#43 | |
| Co-Operative Dress Association | Misc Certificates | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1881 | BR | S | n/a | $175 | $175 | VF+;Price List | |||
| Little Creek Canning (DE) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5219 | 1873 | S | n/a | $63 | $55 | 15% | $63 | U;VF+;#17;"only one known to us" | |
| Philadelphia Bourse (PA) | Misc Certificates | May-95 | SM-PL0595 | C2027 | 1893 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | Price List; VF+ |