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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como Eureka Gold & Silver Mining (NV) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1288 | 1882 | S | n/a | $250 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF;"first we've offered";small size format | |
| Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2170 | 1916 | S | n/a | $75 | $110 | 12% | $123 | F | |
| Don Enrique Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5180 | 1890 | S | n/a | $125 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF;minor splits | |
| Etowah & Battle Branch Hydraulic Hose Mining Co. (GA) | Mining | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2106 | 1871 | S | n/a | $400 | $225 | 15% | $259 | VF;R45 | |
| Gardner Electric Drill & Machinery Co. (CO) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #19 | 1659 | 1902 | S | n/a | $113 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF | |
| Golden Anchor Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 1200 | 1906 | S | n/a | $113 | $150 | 12% | $168 | U;VF;edges folded | |
| Great Republic Gold & Silver Mining Co. (VA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5411 | 1867 | S | n/a | $200 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;EF | |
| Hopewell Copper Mining Co. (MD) | Mining | 8-Nov | S-SM#289 | 1155 | 1860 | BK | S | n/a | $400 | $200 | 20% | $240 | VF; #58. 500 shs |
| Karthaus Coal & Lumber Co. (WA) | Mining | Nov-97 | SM#170 | 2205 | 1870 | S | n/a | $100 | $110 | 10% | $121 | VF+ | |
| Lincoln Boy Mining & Tunneling Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1588 | 1895 | S | n/a | $75 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;VF | |
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2267 | 1873 | S | n/a | $500 | $750 | 10% | $825 | U; VF; RN-U1; fourth seen in 15 years | |
| Minerva Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2185 | 1863 | RD | S | n/a | $500 | $385 | 15% | $443 | U;VF+;R44;#33 |
| Mountain Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jun | SM#249 | 2188 | 1864 | PK | S | n/a | $400 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF;R48 |
| New York Silver Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 475 | 1868 | S | n/a | $500 | $375 | 12% | $420 | U;minor discoloration at center of certif. | |
| Oregon Gold Mining Co. (KY) | Mining | 2-Mar | Boone#32 | 316 | 1889 | S | n/a | $64 | $64 | Price List;U;VF;sm piece missing lt. Edge | |||
| Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | 7-Nov | SM#274 | 5280 | 1881 | BR/ | S | n/a | $113 | $50 | 15% | $58 | *; 100 shs; #777 |
| Powhattan Rosebud Mining Co. (DE) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 634 | 1907 | S | n/a | $113 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;VF;#A38;staple holes at upper left | |
| Reynolds - Alaska Development Co. (WA) | Mining | Oct-98 | STOCKSEARCH | 261 | 1909 | S | n/a | $150 | $160 | 10% | $176 | U; VF+; rare | |
| San Toy Mining Co. (Mexico) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 108 | 1919 | S | n/a | $38 | $75 | 12% | $84 | U;VF;folds;minor staple holes | |
| Silver Nugget Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 505 | 1881 | S | n/a | $225 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U | |
| Standard American European Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 2728 | 1910 | S | n/a | $50 | $80 | 12% | $90 | E;written half in English half in French | |
| Tennessee Exploring, Mining & Manufacturing Co. | Mining | Nov-98 | SM-PL1198 | C6707 | 1849 | S | n/a | $250 | 15% | $288 | Price List; U; EF; rare | ||
| Union Copper Mining & Smelting Co. of North Carolina (NC) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2031 | 1854 | S | n/a | $250 | $230 | 10% | $253 | U; VF+ | |
| Washington Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 648 | 1879 | S | n/a | $175 | $80 | 10% | $88 | Cancelled by hand | |
| Zephyr Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 10-Jun | SPINK-302 | 552 | 1881 | BR/ | S | n/a | $75 | $45 | 20% | $54 | VF+; #38; 2000 $5 shs; 'age-toned' |