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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Mining (SC) | Mining | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5143 | 1886 | S | n/a | $100 | $85 | 10% | $94 | VF+; #1 | |
| Climax Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5371 | 1881 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Consolidated Ten Mile Mining & Reduction Co. (NY) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5287 | 1886 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 15% | $196 | U;VF+ | |
| Daly Gold & Silver Mining | Mining | Jul-96 | SM#153 | 4012 | 1864 | S | n/a | $250 | $235 | 10% | $259 | VF | |
| Echo Copper Mining & Milling Co. (WY) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1108 | 1902 | BK/BL | S | n/a | $250 | $210 | 20% | $252 | VF+; 1000 shs; #104; blue underprint |
| Feldspar Mining Co. (ME) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 938 | 1855 | BK | S | n/a | $300 | $75 | 15% | $86 | U;VF;trimmed tight at left |
| Glencoe Mining | Mining | 4-Jun | SM#239 | 5379 | 1864 | S | n/a | $150 | $57 | 15% | $66 | U;VF;"first we've seen-ornate border" | |
| Goldfield Sierra Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 439 | 1909 | S | n/a | $150 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF;no border;sm tears along fold creases | |
| Halifax Tonopah Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1202 | 1912 | S | n/a | $125 | $55 | 12% | $62 | U;VF;no vignette;folds;several light stains | |
| Industry Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5421 | 1878 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;#23 | |
| Kokomo Gold & Silver Mining (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5429 | 1880 | S | n/a | $213 | $120 | 15% | $138 | U;VF+ | |
| Los Angeles Gold Mine Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 384 | 1902 | S | n/a | $150 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF;"we've never handled before";no vignette | |
| McGregor Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 9935 | 1863 | S | n/a | $600 | $600 | PL | |||
| Montana Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NJ) | Mining | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5272 | 1881 | S | n/a | $150 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF;light green underprint | |
| Nevada Hills Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 788 | OR/ | SPEC | n/a | $150 | $120 | 15% | $138 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; <100 shs; POCs; Fairview Dist. NV; ca.1907 | |
| North Standard Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 432 | 1879 | S | n/a | $350 | $450 | 12% | $504 | U;no vignette | |
| Osceola Gravel Mining Co. (UT Terr.) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5429 | 1889 | S | n/a | $100 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF+;2 punch holes left border;"ornate border" | |
| Philadelphia Mining & Smelting (ID) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5369 | 1882 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 12% | $101 | U;VF+;small size format | |
| Rappahannock Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 462 | 1888 | S | n/a | $85 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF; scarce | |
| Rosario Silver Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 262 | 1870 | B | n/a | $750 | $750 | U;;Price List;"ex-rare";no vignette;w/coupons | |||
| Seven Devils Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #19 | 1775 | 1908 | S | n/a | $75 | $65 | 15% | $75 | U;VF | |
| South Bay Railroad & Land Co. (CA) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 166 | S | n/a | $75 | $35 | 15% | $40 | U;EF;unissued;unsigned;no cert # | ||
| Stormont Mining Co. of Utah (UT) | Mining | Apr-98 | SSI#6 | 484 | 1887 | S | n/a | $95 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U; VF; scarce | |
| Tonopah Stock Exchange (NV) | Mining | 2-Mar | SM#217 | 1192 | 1902 | S | n/a | $500 | $550 | 10% | $605 | U;VF;s/b:Henry Cutting | |
| Utah Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1480 | 1906 | S | n/a | $150 | $110 | 12% | $123 | U;"rare" |