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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining of Colorado (NY) | Mining | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5223 | 1880 | S | n/a | $200 | $150 | 10% | $165 | U;VF+ | |
| Califoria Milling & Mining Co. Ltd. (England) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #23 | 340 | 1893 | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;XF;no vignette;"attractive mashead in green" | |
| Chico Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5149 | 1867 | S | n/a | $250 | $265 | 12% | $297 | U;VF+;scarce early California mining certificate | |
| Compagnie de la Riviere Yuba (France) | Mining | 6-Jul | SM#262 | 5099 | 1852 | S | n/a | $100 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF+;"ornate border" | |
| Don Quixote Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7262 | 1879 | S | n/a | $250 | $190 | 15% | $219 | U;VF;#30;"ornate border" | |
| Eureka & Excelsior Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (IL) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 432 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $75 | 12% | $84 | U;folds w/sm. tears at edges of folds | |
| Garibaldi Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 304 | 1876 | S | n/a | $450 | $425 | 12% | $476 | U;EF;"rare" | |
| Golden Conqueror Mines Inc. (CO) | Mining | May-98 | WINS#15 | 466 | 1936 | S | n/a | $313 | $250 | 0% | $250 | U; F | |
| Horseshoe Bend Gold Mining (ME) | Mining | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5482 | 1902 | S | n/a | $125 | $100 | 12% | $112 | U;VF+ | |
| Kawich Consolidated Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 1197 | 1907 | BK | S | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;F;water & minor tearing fold creases |
| Lincoln-Grouse Gold Mining & Milling Co. (CO) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 922 | 1897 | S | n/a | $150 | $180 | 10% | $198 | U;VF | |
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 2213 | 1874 | S | n/a | $250 | $160 | 15% | $184 | VF | |
| Mingus Mountain Copper Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1220 | 1906 | S | n/a | $37 | $50 | 12% | $56 | U;XF;folds | |
| Mowry Silver Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 1074 | 1881 | S | n/a | $350 | $250 | 12% | $280 | U; | |
| New York Silver Mining Co. of Nevada (NY) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5328 | 1868 | S | n/a | $250 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF+;R44 | |
| Oregon Steam Navigation Co. (OR) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 726 | 1874 | S | n/a | $500 | $250 | 12% | $280 | VF | |
| Pennsylvania Copper Co. (MI) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 583 | 1847 | S | n/a | $400 | $435 | 0% | $435 | U; F | |
| Pride of Amador Gold & Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | Jan-99 | SM#182 | 2021 | 1865 | S | n/a | $525 | $525 | 10% | $578 | U; VF; R23 | |
| Reynolds - Alaska Development Co. (WA) | Mining | 6-Jan | WINS-0601 | 252 | 1909 | BK/GL | S | n/a | $100 | $90 | 15% | $104 | U;VF |
| Sanchez & Soledad Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5710 | 1883 | S | n/a | $200 | $160 | 15% | $184 | U;VF+ | |
| Silver Nugget Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 192 | 1881 | S | n/a | $225 | $120 | 10% | $132 | U;F | |
| Standard Gold Mining & Milling Co. (NM) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 1033 | 1892 | S | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | certificates from this district are rare | |
| Texas Gold Mining (AZ) | Mining | 4-Nov | SM#242 | 5338 | 1908 | S | n/a | $150 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF+ | |
| Union Copper Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 447 | 1921 | S | n/a | $100 | $85 | 12% | $95 | U;VF;#12;very minor foxing along edges | |
| Washington Mutual Coal (PA) | Mining | 5-Feb | SM#245 | 5086 | 1868 | S | n/a | $200 | $95 | 15% | $109 | U;VF;R44 |