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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 367 | 1882 | S | n/a | $300 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;F;stain bottom edge | |
| Davidson Copper Mining Co. (NC) | Mining | 5-Aug | WINS#0508 | 541 | 1861 | BL | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | VF;"pretty certificate" |
| El Tiro Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 1-May | SSI#12 | 347 | 1910 | S | n/a | $60 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;VF;scarce | |
| Flores Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (NJ) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 140 | 1892 | S | n/a | $200 | $80 | 15.00% | $92 | U;EF | |
| Gold Center Mining & Development Co. (Teritory of AZ) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 599 | 1905 | S | n/a | $300 | $80 | 15% | $92 | U;VF;"very rare";w/1pg stockholder mailer | |
| Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 664 | 1864 | S | n/a | $1,125 | $950 | 12% | $1,064 | left edge trimmed tight;rip in middle of vignette | |
| Hart Gold Mining & Leasing Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 904 | 1899 | S | n/a | $400 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;F | |
| Iowa Gulch Mining Co. of Leadville, Colorado (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5423 | S | n/a | $213 | $110 | 15% | $127 | VF;n.d. | ||
| Lady Franklin Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 443 | 1876 | S | n/a | $200 | $225 | 10% | $248 | Brown stain right corner | |
| Lykens Valley Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1118 | 1845 | S | n/a | $400 | $130 | 12% | $146 | ||
| Mellgren Mines Corp. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 114 | 1934 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | U;EF;Price List | |||
| Montezuma Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1941 | 1880 | S | n/a | $300 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U;VF;crease & foxing upper rt corner | |
| Neveda Hills Mining Co. (S. Dakota) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 116 | 1913 | S | n/a | $63 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U | |
| Northern Pacific Coal Co. (MN) | Mining | 8-Oct | WINS#0810 | 633 | 1891 | BK | S | n/a | $75 | $55 | 15% | $63 | Pen cnx; #16; 1 sh |
| Pacific Tunnel & Mining of Saint Louis (MO) | Mining | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2030 | 1874 | S | n/a | $250 | $190 | 10% | $209 | VF | |
| Pilgrim Gold Mining Co. (KY) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5497 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+ | |
| Rawhide Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Feb | WINS#24 | 316 | 1909 | S | n/a | $50 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;VF;"fine example of early mining stock" | |
| Ruba Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2148 | 1863 | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF;R48;light staining;#31 | |
| Sheba Gold & Silver Mining Co. (UT) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 566 | 1903 | S | n/a | $113 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;"rare-never had this piece before" | |
| South Overran Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 642 | 1868 | S | n/a | $500 | $425 | 12% | $476 | ||
| Sun & Moon Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 1997 | 1896 | GR/GL | S | n/a | $225 | $350 | 20% | $420 | VF+; #101; 3000 shs; gold sun, stars and crescent moon |
| Tri-Metallic Mining, Smelting & Refining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 340 | 1910 | S | n/a | $2,250 | 17% | $2,642 | VF | ||
| Verde Combination Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 280 | 1920 | S | n/a | $60 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U; VF | |
| Willbray Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 363 | 1896 | S | n/a | $270 | 17% | $317 | EF+ | ||
| Barlett Fire Extinguishing (WV) | Misc Certificates | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8025 | 1887 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF;staining top border |