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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Copper Mining Co. (NC) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5283 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $115 | 15% | $132 | U;VF+;R48 | |
| El Taste Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1077 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $240 | 10% | $264 | VF+; three examples discovered | |
| Flores Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 206 | 1892 | S | n/a | $250 | $250 | U;EF;Price List | |||
| Gold Center Mining & Development Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 770 | 1905 | S | n/a | $120 | $120 | U;VF;Price List;folds | |||
| Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 1053 | 1864 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $500 | 10% | $550 | VF+;R44;trimmed into left border | |
| Harrington Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7289 | 1879 | S | n/a | $250 | $224 | 15% | $258 | VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Iowa Gulch Mining Co. of Leadville, Colorado (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 752 | 1883 | S | n/a | $400 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF;trim tight lf edge;slight discolor edges | |
| Lady Franklin Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5242 | 1876 | S | n/a | $163 | $160 | 10% | $176 | EF* | |
| Lykens Valley Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 372 | 1836 | S | n/a | $200 | $225 | 10% | $248 | U;VF | |
| Medina Copper, Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 521 | 1863 | S | n/a | $600 | $1,000 | 10% | $1,100 | EF | |
| Montezuma Mining and Smelting Co., The (AZ Terr) | Mining | 4-Nov | Holabird #33 | 246 | 1904 | S | n/a | $225 | $140 | 15% | $161 | G;folded;foxing;stains & tears at fold lines | |
| Nevda Prospecting & Mining Co (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 562 | 1907 | S | n/a | $75 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF;clear tape repair verso | |
| Northern Light Mining & Milling Co. (UT) | Mining | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 632 | 1898 | S | n/a | $60 | $56 | 0% | $56 | U; VF | |
| Pacific Mining, Lumbering & Prospecting (CA) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 505 | 1864 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,500 | 10% | $1,650 | ||
| Pilgrim Gold and Silver Mining Co. (ID Terr) | Mining | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 377 | 1885 | BK | S | n/a | $250 | $90 | 18% | $106 | VF; U; #218; 25 shs; no vignette; s/b: Thos Lawton, pres |
| Rawhide Marigold Mining & Leasing Co. (AZ) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 535 | 1908 | S | n/a | $40 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;VF | |
| Royal Gold & Silver Mining (MT) | Mining | Jan-96 | SM#146 | 2091 | 1892 | S | n/a | $850 | $850 | 10% | $935 | EF+; one of three | |
| Shawneetown Coal Mining & Manufacturing (IL) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2270 | 1856 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+ | |
| South Overman Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2230 | 1868 | YL | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF |
| Summers Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. B16509(CA) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5551 | 1887 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Tri-Bullion Smelting & Development Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 844 | 1915 | S | n/a | $150 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U;F;lot of 5 | |
| Venture Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1828 | 1898 | S | n/a | $100 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;VF;folds;cert#20 | |
| Wild Rose Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 310 | 1908 | S | n/a | $150 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U;EF | |
| Banner Lumber Co. (LA) | Misc Certificates | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5103 | 1896 | S | n/a | $125 | $132 | 15% | $152 | U;VF+ | |
| Eastman's State & National Business College (NY) | Misc Certificates | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5438 | 1863 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF |