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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Gold Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 441 | 1898 | S | n/a | $113 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;EF;"we've never handled this piece before" | |
| Bullfrog Red Mountain Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1121 | 1929 | S | n/a | $225 | $130 | 12% | $146 | U;F;"not had this cert before";folds are delicate | |
| Central Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 841 | 1901 | S | n/a | $100 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;EF;no vignette | |
| Colorado Gold & Silver Prospecting Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 721 | S | n/a | $35 | $50 | 10% | $55 | n.d.;U;VF | ||
| Copper Emperor Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Apr-99 | SSI#8 | 177 | 1883 | S | n/a | $130 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U; EF; scarce | |
| Death Valley Mining Co. (OK Terr.) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5286 | 1906 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF;#11 | |
| Elkton Consolidated Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3314 | 1912 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+ | |
| Fortuna Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jan-00 | SM#194 | 1023 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 12% | $252 | U; VF; 18__ ; only 1 other known | ||
| Gold Hammer Mines & Tunnel (CO) | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5229 | 1901 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF+ | |
| Grand Consolidated Development Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 698 | 1908 | S | n/a | $113 | $45 | 12% | $50 | U;EF;some fox edges;staple holes lft;gre border | |
| Helena Frisco Mining (NY) | Mining | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8090 | 1897 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF+ | |
| Iron Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5411 | 1925 | S | n/a | $213 | $125 | 15% | $144 | VF+ | |
| Larkin Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 509 | 1897 | S | n/a | $200 | $75 | 10% | $83 | 2 holes at left margin | |
| Maid of Erin Silver Mines Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1742 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 12% | $95 | EF;n.d.;Unissued;very attractive certificate | ||
| Mettacom Silver Mining Co. of Reese River (NY) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 289 | 1866 | S | n/a | $400 | $350 | 10% | $385 | ||
| Moon-Anchor Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1268 | 1899 | /GS | S | n/a | $300 | $250 | 15% | $288 | *; VF; #3665; 100 shs; s/b: J. R. McKinnie; 2 POC |
| New Granada Mineral Land Co. (PA) | Mining | 9-Jun | SPINK-296 | 1990 | 1859 | BK | S | n/a | $300 | $210 | 20% | $252 | VF+; #854; 25 shs |
| Occidental Copper Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-97 | SM#159 | 1097 | 1863 | S | n/a | $300 | $180 | 10% | $198 | EF; R44; scarce | |
| Pappoose Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-97 | SM#165 | 1317 | 1899 | S | n/a | $325 | $320 | 10% | $352 | U;VF+; first we have seen | |
| Pittsburg Arizona Gold & Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 201 | 1905 | S | n/a | $75 | $65 | 12% | $73 | U;XF;"very handsome certificate";no vignette | |
| Red Elephant Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5297 | 1880 | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U;VF+ | |
| Saegersville Slate Quarrying & Manufacturing Co. (PA) | Mining | 5-Jan | WINS-0501 | 122 | 1888 | B | n/a | $200 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U;VF;Black | |
| Shoshone Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5140 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+ | |
| South-Western & Arkansas Mining (AR) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5360 | 1850 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 15% | $115 | "very rare early corp-ornate borer";lightly toned | |
| Sutro Tunnel Co. (CA) | Mining | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 528 | 1880 | S | n/a | $213 | $225 | $225 | U; EF |