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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 699 | 1875 | S | n/a | $450 | $150 | 15.00% | $173 | U;VF;minor wear fold creases;minor foxing | |
| Blue Light Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 560 | 1878 | S | n/a | $138 | $160 | 10% | $176 | EF | |
| Bullion Consolidated Gold Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5352 | 1878 | S | n/a | $213 | $105 | 15% | $121 | U;VF;"first we've seen" | |
| Central Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2129 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $550 | 15% | $633 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Colorado Gold Mining Co. of Philadelphia (PA) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 388 | 1870 | S | n/a | $300 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF | |
| Copper Knob Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 192 | 1880 | S | n/a | $75 | $85 | 10% | $94 | U; VF | |
| Decatur Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5349 | 1882 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Emerson Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1328 | 1880 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 12% | $179 | VF;cert #32 | |
| Found Treasure Mining (CA) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5285 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Gold Hill Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 895 | 1899 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 10% | $176 | ||
| Granite State Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 179 | 1864 | S | n/a | $750 | $550 | 12% | $616 | U;#9 | |
| Henry Clay Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 4-Nov | Holabird #33 | 775 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 15% | $173 | very rare-few printed examples extant fr this firm | ||
| Isabella Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2315 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 12% | $112 | VF;slight discoloration left edge | |
| Laytonia Coal Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 1026 | 1865 | S | n/a | $250 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U | |
| Malachite Mining Co. of Colorado (ME) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 420 | 1877 | S | n/a | $108 | $65 | 10% | $72 | U;EF | |
| Mica Peak Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | SSI#12 | 377 | 1884 | S | n/a | $95 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF+;scarce;#20 | |
| Moore Mining & Smelting CO. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1314 | 1881 | S | n/a | $300 | $130 | 12% | $146 | VF;black ink cancelled across entire cert. | |
| New Mexico Mining Co. (NM Terr.) | Mining | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 438 | 1854 | S | n/a | $150 | $170 | 10% | $187 | FN+; rare | |
| Ocotillo Copper Mining | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 964 | 1920 | S | n/a | $45 | 15% | $63 | U;VG;folds;minor foxing | ||
| Paradox Copper=Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1908 | 1899 | S | n/a | $100 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF;folds | |
| Pittsburgh, Wheeling & Lake Erie Coal (OH) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 348 | 1901 | B | n/a | $60 | $68 | 10% | $75 | U;VF | |
| Red Mountain Railroad, Mining & Smelting Co. (CO) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 328 | 1911 | S | n/a | $300 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;EF | |
| Salem Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | May-98 | WINS#15 | 502 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $215 | 0% | $215 | U; EF; rare | |
| Sierra Apache Mining Co. (NM) | Mining | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1187 | 1882 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 20% | $120 | VF; Lake Valley, New Mexico. #218. 100 shs | |
| Specie Basis Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1053 | 1869 | S | n/a | $750 | $500 | 12% | $560 | U;"very rare"folds |