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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Silver Mining Co. of Colorado (CO) | Mining | Jun-98 | SM#177 | 1437 | 1866 | S | n/a | $625 | $425 | 10% | $468 | U; VF+ | |
| Blue Mountain Coal Mining (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5343 | 1871 | S | n/a | $150 | $88 | 15% | $101 | U;VF;#2;light soiling on folds | |
| Bullion King Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 541 | 1881 | S | n/a | $125 | $145 | $145 | U; EF | ||
| Centrral Shaft Coal Mining, Coke & Salt (OH) | Mining | Jun-00 | SM#200 | 5824 | 1871 | S | n/a | $213 | $275 | 10% | $303 | U;VF;R46;first offered | |
| Colorado Gold Mining of Philadelphia (CO) | Mining | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 5244 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $180 | 15% | $207 | VF;R44 | |
| Copper Mountain Mines (WY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5605 | 1905 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;VF+ | |
| Deep Creek Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 823 | 1901 | S | n/a | $100 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF;no vignette;discoloration bottom edge | |
| Emerson Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5292 | 1880 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | VF;#18 | |
| Four Aces Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jan-90 | SM#84 | 99 | 1906 | S | n/a | $325 | $400 | 10% | $440 | ||
| Gold Hill Mining Co. (WV) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 624 | 1890 | GB | n/a | $150 | $200 | 10% | $220 | ||
| Henwood Mines (MI) | Mining | 4-Oct | SM#241 | 1149 | 1864 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF;R44;#29 | |
| Ivanhoe Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5168 | 1887 | S | n/a | $113 | $111 | 10% | $122 | U; VF+ | |
| Le Globe, Comptoiv des Mines d'OR (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 404 | 1850 | S | n/a | $550 | $550 | 12% | $616 | printed in French;1 of earliest CA certificate | |
| Malachite Mining Co. of Colorado (ME) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 722 | 1878 | S | n/a | $225 | $100 | 10% | $110 | VF | |
| Michigan Colorado Copper Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1787 | 1919 | S | n/a | $50 | $180 | 12% | $202 | U;VF;minor wear top & bottom edge | |
| Moose Mining Co., The | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 746 | 1880 | BK | SPEC | n/a | $300 | $210 | 15% | $242 | VF; SPECIMEN; $100 10% 1st mort. Bond; POCs |
| New Mexico Mining Co. (NM Terr.) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 830 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U | |
| Ohio & Missouri Mining Co. (OH) | Mining | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 319 | 1843 | S | n/a | $200 | $200 | 10% | $220 | U;VF | |
| Parah Gold Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 367 | 1899 | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 15% | $150 | VF;#33;slight fading corners;sm stain lower edge | |
| Piute Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 125 | 1902 | S | n/a | $75 | $80 | 10% | $88 | U | |
| Red Spruce Gold Mining Co. (WY) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 10114 | 1907 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | PL;U | |||
| Saline Coal & Manufacturing Co. (IL) | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5523 | 1854 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+ | |
| Sierra Grande Mining (NM) | Mining | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5206 | 1884 | S | n/a | $125 | $130 | 10% | $143 | U; VF | |
| Specie Basis Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2027 | 1866 | B | n/a | $250 | $190 | 10% | $209 | U; VF | |
| Sutro Tunnel Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2240 | 1872 | S | n/a | $1,500 | $1,500 | 15% | $1,725 | U;VF+;R44 |