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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth & Q.N. Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 262 | 1881 | S | n/a | $350 | $200 | 12% | $224 | U;"ex rare";paper clip rust upper left | |
| Aspen Mountain Tunnel & Drainage Co. (WV) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5242 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+ | |
| Birdseye Creek Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (London) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 615 | 1871 | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 10% | $220 | Lot of 5 Certificates | |
| Bull Domingo Consolidated Mining of Colorado (NY) | Mining | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5225 | 1881 | S | n/a | $212 | $350 | 10% | $385 | U;VF | |
| Carp Lake Mining Co. (MI) | Mining | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5161 | 1863 | S | n/a | $400 | $300 | 10% | $330 | VF+ | |
| Clinton Coal & Iron Co. (PA) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5064 | 1866 | S | n/a | $150 | $77 | 15% | $89 | U;VF+;R45 | |
| Consolidated Virginia Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 555 | 1879 | S | n/a | $300 | $475 | 10% | $523 | ||
| Daly Mining Co. (UT Terr.) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 857 | 1892 | S | n/a | $125 | $150 | 10% | $165 | ||
| Eclipse Gold Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1307 | 1877 | S | n/a | $300 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF;"only 2nd we've offered";light staining | |
| Fidelity Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5159 | 1881 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U; VF+ | |
| Globe Gold Mining Co. | Mining | Jul-95 | SM#140 | 5231 | 1850 | S | n/a | $200 | $325 | 10% | $358 | Choice; only one known;#1 | |
| Goldfield Tonopah Keystone Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 714 | 1906 | S | n/a | $60 | $60 | U;VF;Price List;minor foxing along edges | |||
| Hammond Gold & Silver Mining of Colorado Co. (NY) | Mining | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 3113 | 1867 | S | n/a | $225 | $800 | 15% | $920 | F-VF;"1st we've seen-only example we know of";#15 | |
| Ingham Consolidated Gold Mining Co. Ltd (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2312 | 1900 | S | n/a | $200 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;VF | |
| La Californie (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 403 | 1850 | S | n/a | $850 | $550 | 12% | $616 | VF;extremely rare;minor stains;incorp in France | |
| Lost Bullion Spanish Mines (AZ) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5311 | 1907 | S | n/a | $150 | $180 | 15% | $207 | U;VF+ | |
| McKay Hydraulic Mining Co. (WA) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 688 | BL/ | SPEC | n/a | $1,125 | $800 | 15% | $920 | Choice;SPECIMEN; 10 shs;POCs;"extremely rare"; ca.1900's-10's | |
| Montana Gold & Silver Mining Co. (PA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7315 | 1866 | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 15% | $150 | U;VF+ | |
| Nevada Leasing Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 478 | 1906 | S | n/a | $45 | $15 | 15% | $17 | U | |
| North Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 355 | 1893 | S | n/a | $150 | $50 | 15% | $58 | VF;"we've never had this piece before" | |
| Osceola Hill Silver Mining & Tunnel Co. (NV) | Mining | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5259 | 1863 | S | n/a | $200 | $300 | 15% | $345 | U;VF+;R50;light olive underprint | |
| Phoenix Consolidation Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 644 | GB | n/a | $113 | $75 | 12.00% | $84 | U;XF;n.d.;$500 Gold Coupon Bond | ||
| Rappahannock Gold Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | SSI#12 | 401 | 1888 | S | n/a | $95 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF;scace | |
| Roscoe Conklin Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 375 | 1880 | S | n/a | $225 | $190 | 15% | $219 | U;F;minor foxing edges;sm tear top edge | |
| Seven Troughs Coalition Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1299 | 1912 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 12% | $179 | EF;no vignette;folds |