Steve Jobs Memorabilia Auction: Desk, Bow Ties & More
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steve Jobs Memorabilia Auction: Garage Desk, First Check, and More Up for Bid
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Rare items from the early days of Apple, including a desk from the famed garage and the companyS first check, are being auctioned by RR Auction. The auction closes January 30, 2024.
What’s Up for Auction?
An online auction featuring memorabilia from Steve Jobs and the early history of Apple is currently underway through RR Auction. The auction, titled “Steve Jobs: The Computer Revolution – The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction,” includes items ranging from personal effects to meaningful artifacts from the company’s founding.
Among the most notable items are:
- The Garage Desk: A desk believed to have been used in the garage where Jobs and Steve Wozniak assembled the first Apple computers.
- Apple’s First Check: Check number 1, issued by Apple Computer Company on August 1, 1976, for $75.00 to Ramapo College for a computer show.
- Early Apple 1 Prototype: Considered the earliest known prototype of the Apple 1 computer, with an estimated value exceeding $500,000.
- Steve Jobs’ High School Bow Ties: A collection of bow ties worn by Jobs during his high school years.
- Various Apple Memorabilia: A wide range of other items,including documents,manuals,and promotional materials.
Key Items and Estimated Values
The auction features items with a broad range of starting bids and estimated values. The Apple 1 prototype carries a starting bid of $50,000, but RR Auction estimates its final sale price could exceed $500,000. Apple’s first check, also has a starting bid of $25,000 with the same high-end estimate.
| Item | Starting Bid | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| Apple 1 Prototype | $50,000 | $500,000+ |
| Apple’s first Check | $25,000 | $500,000+ |
| Garage Desk | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed |
Auction Details and Timeline
The auction is being conducted online by RR Auction, a boston-based auction house specializing in ancient documents and memorabilia. Bidding is already open and will continue until January 30, 2024. Interested bidders can register and participate on the RR Auction website.
RR Auction has a strong track record of handling significant historical artifacts, including items related to technology and innovation. They previously auctioned off a rare Apple I manual in 2020 for $1