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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Cattle & Land Co. (CA) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 212 | 1903 | B | n/a | $650 | 15% | $259 | U;VF-EF;w/14 of orginal coupons | ||
| Chief of the Hill Mining (NV) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5284 | 1875 | S | n/a | $300 | $182 | 15% | $209 | U;VF+ | |
| Compagnie Francaise & Americaine De San Francisco (FR) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#235 | 1289 | 1850 | S | n/a | $1,000 | $500 | 15% | $575 | U;VF+;"spectacular piece" | |
| Crinoline Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 1-May | Hola #9V1 | 203 | 1863 | S | n/a | $500 | $300 | 12% | $336 | U;Poor-Fine;quite worn | |
| Dora Thorne Mining Co. (MT Terr) | Mining | 4-Feb | SM#236 | 5614 | 1888 | S | n/a | $150 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF;#44 | |
| Eureka Como Gold & Silver Mining (CA) | Mining | 2-Apr | SM#218 | 5328 | 1888 | S | n/a | $125 | $120 | 12% | $134 | U;VF;"ornate border";small size format | |
| Garnet Gold Mining Company (IL) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1035 | 1903 | S | n/a | $100 | $80 | 20% | $96 | VF+; 50 shs; #678 | |
| Golden Conqueror Mines Inc. (CO) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 430 | 1936 | S | n/a | $113 | $85 | 15% | $98 | U;VF | |
| Great Republic Gold & Silver Mining of Virginia (VA) | Mining | 5-Jul | SM#250 | 7286 | 1867 | GR | B | n/a | $150 | $150 | 15% | $173 | U;VF;w/damage cert Wash.City&Mining Co. |
| Horseshoe Gold Mining & Milling Co. (AZ) | Mining | 2-Mar | Holabird 3/02 | 699 | 1908 | S | n/a | $50 | $45 | 12% | $50 | VF | |
| Kawich Gold Flat Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 4-Feb | Holabird #24 | 786 | S | n/a | $150 | 15% | $98 | U;EF;Unissued;n.d. | |||
| Lion Gold & Silver Mining Co. (NV Terr.) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#229 | 3332 | 1863 | S | n/a | $750 | $400 | 15% | $460 | VF | |
| Mariposa Land & Mining Co. of California (CA) | Mining | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5219 | 1876 | S | n/a | $200 | $110 | 12% | $123 | VF | |
| Mining Claim | Mining | Feb-97 | SM#160 | 5252 | 1882 | C | n/a | $125 | $200 | 10% | $220 | VF+; Issued to Marcus Daly | |
| Mt. Carbon Rolling Mill Co. (PA) | Mining | 3-Jun | SM#230 | 5184 | 1865 | S | n/a | $200 | $160 | 15% | $184 | VF;"only 2nd we've seen";R47;trim close left | |
| New York Tunnel & Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 879 | 1896 | S | n/a | $75 | $55 | 12% | $62 | EF | |
| Orginal Bullfrog Mines Syndicate (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 1-Jan | WINS-FLA01 | 298 | 1906 | S | n/a | $400 | $400 | 10% | $440 | U;EF | |
| Pennsylvania Copper Co. (PA) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 1322 | 1847 | BK | S | n/a | $800 | $350 | 15% | $403 | U;VF;trimmed tight left |
| Pride of Cripple Creek Gold Mining Company (WY) | Mining | 10-Feb | SPINK#300 | 1016 | 1904 | BK/GS | S | n/a | $200 | $300 | 20% | $360 | VF+; 10,000 shs; #72 |
| Rhyolite Rose Gold Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | Jun-00 | Holabird-6/00 | 381 | 1906 | S | n/a | $125 | $95 | 10% | $105 | ||
| Sandstrorm Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 505 | 1904 | S | n/a | $150 | $50 | 15% | $58 | U;VF;no vignette | |
| Silver Nugget Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-Nov | SM#214 | 5307 | 1881 | S | n/a | $200 | $90 | 10% | $99 | U;VF+ | |
| Standard Mines Co. (AZ) | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 688 | 1908 | S | n/a | $150 | $130 | 10% | $143 | two certificates | |
| The Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Co. (MT Terr) | Mining | 9-Nov | Holabird-11/09 | 378 | 1880 | BK/CR | S | n/a | $250 | $90 | 18% | $106 | VF; pin holes; #810; 100 shs; s/b: Michael Snow, VF |
| Union Dredging Co. (DE) | Mining | 7-Oct | Harmer#0710 | 669 | GR/ | SPEC | n/a | $150 | $220 | 15% | $253 | "XF"; SPECIMEN; odd-shs; POCs; toning; ca.1900's-20's |