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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 9-Apr | SPINK-04/09 | 2524 | 1904 | GR/ | S | n/a | $300 | $325 | 20% | $390 | VF; #2273; 500 shs; large green bullfrog underprint |
| Centenary Silver Mining (NJ) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5316 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF;R44 | |
| Colorado Central Consolidated Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5600 | 1888 | S | n/a | $200 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF+;trimmed bottom margin | |
| Copper Bell Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 533 | 1890 | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;EF | |
| De Soto Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 436 | 1894 | S | n/a | $150 | $275 | 12% | $308 | U;VF | |
| Elk Gold Mining, Milling & Tunnel Co. (CO) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 10009 | 1896 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | PL; s/b: A. Mohrbacker, pres. | |||
| Forrestville Tunnel Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 378 | 1863 | S | n/a | $750 | $800 | 12% | $896 | U;discoloration & some small tears | |
| Gold Field United Mines Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 445 | 1907 | S | n/a | $60 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;no vignette | |
| Governor Low Gold & Silver Mining Co. | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 462 | S | n/a | $60 | $55 | 12% | $62 | VF;n.d.;unissued | ||
| Hazelton Coal & Mining of Kansas (KS) | Mining | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2019 | 1870 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $1,100 | 10% | $1,210 | U; VF+; RN-24; #33; possibly the only one | |
| Iron Hill Consolidated Mining (CO) | Mining | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 3661 | 1884 | S | n/a | $250 | $275 | 10% | $303 | U;VF+;pink tint | |
| Lake Superior Copper (MI) | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 1070 | 1844 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $950 | 12% | $1,064 | U;VF+;s/b: David Henshaw as trustee | |
| Madison Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 244 | 1908 | S | n/a | $75 | $70 | 12% | $78 | U;EF;no vignette | |
| Mercer Mining & Manufacturing Co. (PA) | Mining | 2-Nov | WINS#26 | 250 | 1870 | S | n/a | $75 | $66 | 10% | $73 | U;F;stub&adhesive revenue stamp attached left | |
| Montrose Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 385 | 1887 | S | n/a | $150 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF | |
| New England & Clifton Copper Co. of Arizona | Mining | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 242 | 1906 | S | n/a | $50 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U; VF | |
| Oak Hill Copper Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Jul | SM#240 | 3671 | 1866 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;F;small chip out of top border;lightly toned | |
| Palo Alto Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 231 | 1893 | S | n/a | $75 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;no vignette | |
| Pioche Mines Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1058 | 1927 | S | n/a | $50 | $190 | 12% | $213 | VF;no vignette;2 tears top edge | |
| Red Boy Extension Gold Mining Co. (OR) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 787 | 1902 | S | n/a | $60 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;F;no vignette;minor foxing;wear to edges | |
| Ruby Silver Mining & Smelting Co. (CO) | Mining | 2-Sep | SM#213 | 3037 | 1881 | S | n/a | $400 | $300 | 10% | $330 | U;VF+ | |
| Shermana & Barnsdall Oil Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | SSI#12 | 458 | 1868 | S | n/a | $65 | $65 | 10% | $72 | VF | |
| South Side Mining & Milling of Colorado (CO) | Mining | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1320 | 1882 | S | n/a | $225 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+* | |
| Sunflower Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 326 | 1898 | S | n/a | $900 | 17% | $1,057 | EF- | ||
| Triumph Gold Mining Co. (WY) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1025 | 1901 | GL/BK | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 20% | $108 | VF+; 1000 shs; #1103; gold border and seal |