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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daly Gold & Silver Mining Co. (ID Terr.) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 258 | 1864 | S | n/a | $500 | $500 | 12% | $560 | U | |
| Eclipse Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 712 | 1897 | S | n/a | $125 | $80 | 10% | $88 | VF | |
| Ferre Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 251 | 1881 | S | n/a | $450 | $450 | U;Price List; folds | |||
| Globe Copper Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 478 | 1882 | S | n/a | $400 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;"impt certif because of name regardles of cond. | |
| Goldfield Simmerone Mining Co. (MT) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 441 | 1905 | S | n/a | $45 | $35 | 15% | $40 | U;VF | |
| Halifax Tonopah Mining Co. (UT) | Mining | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 459 | 1922 | BK/BR | S | n/a | $200 | $70 | 18% | $82 | U; G creases/pin holes; #SL2518; 1000 shs |
| Industry Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 2-Dec | Holabird 12/02 | 516 | 1878 | S | n/a | $200 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;EF;#14 | |
| Kooleon Quartz Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2174 | 1863 | RD | S | n/a | $212 | $200 | 15% | $230 | U;VF+;R48 |
| Los Angeles Mining & Smelting Co. (NY) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 549 | 1886 | BR | B | n/a | $1,150 | $550 | 15% | $633 | U;F;"very rare";14 coupons attached |
| McGregor Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 7-Jan | WINS#0701 | 165 | 1863 | S | n/a | $400 | $240 | 15% | $276 | U;VF;"extremely attractive piece | |
| Montana Gold & Silver Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5353 | 1867 | S | n/a | $150 | $80 | 12% | $90 | U;VF+ | |
| Nevada Land & Mining Co. (England) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5417 | 1869 | S | n/a | $100 | $75 | 15% | $86 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| North Star Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2238 | 1881 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF | |
| Osceola Hill Silver Mining & Tunnel Co. (CA) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 460 | 1864 | S | n/a | $600 | $750 | 12% | $840 | U;VF | |
| Phoenix American Ostrich Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 650 | 1906 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 12% | $90 | Folds;no vignette;#41 | |
| Rappahannock Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | May-00 | SSI#10 | 238 | 1888 | S | n/a | $95 | $120 | 10% | $132 | VF;scarce | |
| Rosario Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 171 | 1870 | B | n/a | $525 | $250 | 15% | $288 | U;no vignette;"ex rare";coupons attached | |
| Seven Stars Gold Mining Co. (NJ) | Mining | Jun-96 | SM#152 | 1211 | 1892 | S | n/a | $300 | $350 | 10% | $385 | VF+ | |
| South Belvidere Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 2124 | 1879 | BK | S | n/a | $250 | $200 | 15% | $230 | *; VF; 50 shs; #304; "Bodie, Mono County" |
| Stormont Mining Co. of Utah (UT) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5536 | 1887 | S | n/a | $150 | $70 | 12% | $78 | U;VF+ | |
| Tonopah Stock Exchange (NV) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1064 | 1902 | GR/GS | S | n/a | $250 | $325 | 20% | $390 | VF; 1 sh; #74; green underprint with gold seal |
| Utica Bullion Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 345 | 1873 | S | n/a | $400 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U;discoloration along folds | |
| Westmoreland County Coal & Coke Co. (PA) | Mining | Sep-97 | IAB9710 | 152 | 1882 | S | n/a | $47 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U; EF; No. 59 | |
| Asylum Co. (PA) | Misc Certificates | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1113 | 1802 | S | n/a | $400 | $190 | 20% | $228 | VF; "four inch split" | |
| Denver Trinidad Land (CO) | Misc Certificates | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5133 | 1891 | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF+;#1 |