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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1368 | 1878 | S | n/a | $263 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;EF;s/b:J.Smiley pres of CA Stock Exchange | |
| Francaise & Americaine De San Francisco, Cie (CA/Paris) | Mining | 2-Mar | Boone#32 | 300 | 1850 | S | n/a | $68 | $68 | Price List;EF;"rare-only a single piece known" | |||
| Gold Placer Mining Co. (CT) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 375 | S | n/a | $225 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;n.d.;discoloration top edge;3 corners miss | ||
| Great Bend Annex Mines Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 449 | S | n/a | $45 | $35 | 15% | $40 | U;XF;n.d. | ||
| Highland Chief Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5417 | 1879 | S | n/a | $200 | $120 | 15% | $138 | VF+;light staining | |
| Jewell Tunnel & Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1226 | 1901 | S | n/a | $37 | $110 | 12% | $123 | F;stains top edge;water staining on obverse | |
| Ledger Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5665 | 1882 | S | n/a | $150 | $125 | 15% | $144 | U;VF;#40 | |
| Manassas Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 2-Apr | WINS#25 | 300 | 1853 | S | n/a | $200 | $185 | 10% | $204 | U;EF;"scarce - attractive mining stock" | |
| Mills, Post & White Consolidated Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1035 | 1863 | S | n/a | $450 | $325 | 12% | $364 | EF;# 16 | |
| Mount Alpine Gold Co. of Colorado (NY) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5323 | 1867 | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;transfer beneath;"ornate border" | |
| New York & Calaveras Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 6-Oct | SM#266 | 5084 | 1880 | S | n/a | $100 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;VF;few scattered pinholes upper left | |
| Old Glory Gold Mining & Smelting Co. (WV) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5365 | 1897 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF+ | |
| Patent Coal Co. (NY) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7333 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF;R44 | |
| Plymouth Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5338 | 1869 | S | n/a | $200 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF;R46 | |
| Reliance Gold & Silver Mining of Colorado (NY) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5256 | 1867 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 12% | $168 | VF | |
| San Domingo Consolidated Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 183 | 1906 | S | n/a | $75 | $75 | U;VF;Price List;slight discoloration at folds | |||
| Silver Cliff Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 635 | 1881 | S | n/a | $100 | $350 | 12% | $392 | U;F;light foxing;several folds;trim tight at lt edge | |
| St. Georgus Consolidated Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 713 | 1877 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 12% | $179 | U;rare;creases at left and right | |
| Twenty-One Gold Quartz Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 523 | 1865 | BK | S | n/a | $300 | $210 | 20% | $252 | VF+; #125; 200 $100 shs; R48; 'some uneven toning' |
| Vulture Mining Co. of Arizona (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 668 | 1870 | B | n/a | $900 | $3,100 | 12% | $3,472 | "very rare";folds;w/5 orginal coupons | |
| Yaeger Canon Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 395 | 1903 | B | n/a | $88 | $100 | 10% | $110 | F | |
| Buckingham Land Co. (NY) | Misc Certificates | Apr-99 | SSI#8 | 10 | 1892 | S | n/a | $40 | $45 | 10% | $50 | U; VF; No. 52 | |
| Gouldsboro Land Improvement Co. (MA) | Misc Certificates | Jul-00 | Wins#20 | 753 | 1890 | S | n/a | $125 | $107 | 10% | $118 | U;E | |
| New England Toy (RI) | Misc Certificates | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5240 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| South Lynchburg Land Co. (VA) | Misc Certificates | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5579 | 1891 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;VF+ |