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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Placer Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 370 | 1881 | S | n/a | $100 | U;"near mint cond-scarce";Price List | ||||
| Great Cariboo Gold Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Feb | SM#227 | 2263 | 1906 | S | n/a | $1,250 | $1,000 | 15% | $1,150 | VF+;"scarce-highly desirable";large format | |
| Hillside Mill & Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 482 | 1879 | S | n/a | $225 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;small piece cut vertically at left margin | |
| Johnson Beasley Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7296 | 1883 | S | n/a | $125 | $75 | 15% | $86 | U;VF+;"1st we've seen";#7 | |
| Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. (PA) | Mining | Feb-89 | SM#77 | 66 | 1870 | S | n/a | $100 | $230 | 10% | $253 | Rare and unusual! | |
| Manhattan Bull's Eye Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 654 | 1906 | S | n/a | $45 | $70 | 15% | $81 | U;F to VF; cert#:206 | |
| Minas Pedrazzini Gold & Silver Mining Co. (Mexico) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 146 | 1907 | S | n/a | $36 | $75 | 12% | $84 | U;VF;folds;creases;sm staple hole upper lt&rt | |
| Mount Bullion Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Apr-99 | SSI#8 | 212 | 1863 | S | n/a | $250 | $320 | 10% | $352 | U; F; very rare; bottom right corner torn off | |
| New York & Montana Mining & Discovery (NY) | Mining | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5098 | 1866 | S | n/a | $125 | $65 | 15% | $75 | U;VF;R48 | |
| Old Hundred Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1907 | 1907 | S | n/a | $37 | $300 | 12% | $336 | U;VF | |
| Pearl Silver Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 464 | 1888 | S | n/a | $175 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;EF | |
| Poland Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 272 | 1902 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | U;VF;Price List;w/all 20 coupons;no vignette | |||
| Reno Mill & Lumber Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 694 | 1914 | S | n/a | $37 | $80 | 12% | $90 | U;VF | |
| San Francisco Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2220 | 1864 | S | n/a | $400 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;VF+;#23;trimmed | |
| Silver Dale Telluride Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 600 | 1880 | S | n/a | $225 | $190 | 12% | $213 | U;VF;#11;crease & wrinkling to lower left edge | |
| St. Lawrence Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2235 | 1863 | S | n/a | $500 | $525 | 15% | $604 | U;VF;#41 | |
| Talmage Gold Mines Co. (WY) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5384 | 1907 | S | n/a | $200 | $240 | 12% | $269 | U;EF | |
| Tykoon Mining Co. of Keystone, South Dakota (SD) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 223 | 1902 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 12% | $168 | vignette of President Abraham Lincoln | |
| Wabash Mining & Smelting Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1688 | 1880 | S | n/a | $300 | $160 | 12% | $179 | U;EF;uncommon vignette | |
| Yankee Girl Gold Mining Co. of Bullfrog (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 567 | 1907 | S | n/a | $150 | $50 | 15% | $58 | SF;folds | |
| Burnside Statue Committee (RI) | Misc Certificates | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2093 | 1881 | BK | S | n/a | $225 | $100 | 15% | $115 | for $1 contribution to statue |
| Grottoes of the Shenandoah (VA) | Misc Certificates | 1-Jun | SM#212 | 5427 | 1929 | S | n/a | $125 | $110 | 10% | $121 | U;VF;minor fold splits | |
| New Orleans Concordia Lodge of Ancient York Masons | Misc Certificates | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5340 | 1832 | B | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | VF | |
| Speculators Club, Inc. (CO) | Misc Certificates | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 464 | 1938 | S | n/a | $250 | $400 | 10% | $440 | EF*; rare | |
| MDS - commutes a fine on a mariner from Rhode Island | Monroe, James | 2-Nov | SM#225 | 383 | 1823 | MDS | S | $1,500 | $2,600 | 15% | $2,990 | VG;lightly age toned & spotted;folds parting |