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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Street Railway Co. (PA) | Mellon, William L. | Jan-93 | SM#112 | 1018 | 1906 | S | I&SV | $150 | $250 | 10% | $275 | ||
| Alta Montana Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 6 | 1881 | S | n/a | $225 | 17% | $264 | EF-VF | ||
| Arnold Gold & Silver Mining Co. (AZ Terr) | Mining | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 507 | 1886 | S | n/a | $150 | $135 | 10% | $149 | U;EF | |
| Big Sandy River Cannel Coal Mining & Oil Manufacturing (VA) | Mining | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5214 | 1858 | S | n/a | $100 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF;#20 | |
| Buena Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 289 | 1881 | S | n/a | $225 | 15% | $104 | U;EF | ||
| Carbonate Flats Consolidated Silver Mining of Colorado | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5144 | 1880 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF+ (New York) | |
| Cleveland & Sierra Hydraulic Mining Co. (OH) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #19 | 1642 | 1871 | S | n/a | $150 | $85 | 15% | $98 | F-VF;no vignette;stain left edge;foxing rt/lower | |
| Consolidated Pacific Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 361 | 1887 | S | n/a | $225 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;VF;no vignette | |
| Dahlonega Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1303 | 1878 | GR | S | n/a | $213 | $325 | 15% | $374 | VF+ |
| Easter Bell Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5466 | 1900 | S | n/a | $100 | $125 | 12% | $140 | U;VF+ | |
| Father De Smet Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5329 | 1882 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 12% | $50 | VF+ | |
| Girard Gold & Silver Mining Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 274 | 1882 | S | n/a | $400 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;"scarce";1 of the fanciest certificates for AZ" | |
| Goldfield Ledge Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 412 | 1907 | S | n/a | $45 | $65 | 15% | $75 | U;VF;folds | |
| Gunsight Mining Co. (AZ-NJ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 226 | 1883 | S | n/a | $600 | $600 | U;VF;Price List;"ornate black border" | |||
| Indian Mines Corp. (NV) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 294 | 1932 | S | n/a | $38 | $40 | 15% | $46 | U;VF | |
| Klondike Yukon & Copper River Co. (MT) | Mining | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5837 | 1897 | S | n/a | $250 | $300 | 10% | $330 | VF+;#5 | |
| Long & Derry Hill Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 757 | 1882 | S | n/a | $150 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;VF;trim tight rt edge;2sm holes bt rt edge | |
| Maximilian Copper Co. (NM) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 187 | 1863 | S | n/a | $850 | $1,400 | 12% | $1,568 | VF;"rare";brown spots rt center from oxidation | |
| Monroe Gold Mining (VA) | Mining | Jun-00 | SM#199 | 2017 | 1850 | S | n/a | $625 | $450 | 10% | $495 | U;VF | |
| Nevada Calumet Copper Mining Co (AZ) | Mining | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 549 | 1910 | S | n/a | $88 | $45 | 0% | $45 | U; EF | |
| North Horn Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 584 | 1881 | BK | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 20% | $72 | AEF; #905; 100 $10 shs |
| Oro Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2243 | 1881 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Philadelphia & California Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 585 | 1852 | S | n/a | $500 | $225 | 10% | $248 | VF; trimmed all sides | |
| Rand Development Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 550 | 1910 | S | n/a | $175 | $375 | 10% | $413 | U;trimmed;#9 | |
| Rolla Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2212 | 1868 | BL | S | n/a | $500 | $600 | 15% | $690 | U;VF+;R48;trimmed left border |