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Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution

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Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution

Featuring: Vintage Computing and Video Games Bidding closes March 21, 2024 RR Auction’s March 2024 sale chronicles Steve Jobs and the Apple revolution, with additional featured items from the realms of vintage computing and video games. Highlighted by Steve Jobs autographs and memorabilia—including ultra-rare Apple Computer checks, significant signed letters, and business cards—the auction also plays host to a wide variety of original Apple hardware, including a functional Apple-1 Computer, colorful iMacs, scores of new-in-box iPods, and sealed iPhones. Further items of interest are rare Atari prototypes and schematics, coding keysets developed by computer visionary Douglas Engelbart, and dozens of video games. RR Auction is the world’s leading auction house for Apple-1 Computers and Steve Jobs memorabilia. Join us as we make history selling history in March 2024.

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The ‘Data Domain’ Apple-1 Computer, signed by Steve Wozniak— a functional demo unit from a pioneering computer retailer

3001. Apple-1 Computer Signed by Steve Wozniak. H Highly sought-after fully functional ‘Byte

Shop’–style Apple-1 computer (also commonly known as the Apple I, or Apple Computer 1), complete with all components and accessories required for operation. This computer was originally used as a demonstration system at the Data Domain computer store in Columbus, Indiana, in 1977, before being given to the original owner in 1978. Prior to its auction last year, this was an ‘undiscovered’ one-owner Apple-1 that had not been logged in the Apple-1 Registry and had never been offered for sale, nor known to the Apple-1 collector community; it is now logged as #100 in the Apple-1 Registry. This Apple-1 computer was initially brought to an operational state by Daniel Kottke, Apple Computer employee #12, in 2019. Apple-1 expert Corey Cohen performed additional restoration of the Apple-1 board and the ACI in November 2022 to correct a known reliability issue with the original cassette interface design. A comprehensive, technical condition report and proof-of-life video prepared by Cohen is available to qualified bidders. Videos of Woz signing the board, Kottke performing the initial restoration, and the computer successfully operating are available.

The set includes: • original Apple-1 board, signed in black enamel paint marker by Steve Wozniak, and marked with “01-0064” on the back • original Apple Cassette Interface (ACI) board • original period case from the ‘Data Domain’ store, with original power supply and original rare Clare-Pendar ASCII keyboard • unbound copies of the 2nd versions of the .Apple-1 Operation Manual and Preliminary Apple Basic User’s Manual • bound original Apple Cassette Interface Manual • period-correct Panasonic RQ3109DS portable cassette tape recorder • compatible Panasonic TR-930U CRT monitor • iPod Touch (7th Generation) and associated cables, containing Apple-1 software audio files and videos showing Steve Wozniak signing this Apple-1 and former Apple employee Daniel Kottke performing the original restoration

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Also accompanied by a lengthy, detailed provenance statement from the original owner, whose early exposure to computing with this Apple-1 laid the foundation for a career in software development and hardware research and design. The Apple-1 was originally conceived by Steve Jobs and Steve ‘Woz’ Wozniak as a bare circuit board to be sold as a kit and completed by electronics hobbyists, their initial market being Palo Alto’s Homebrew Computer Club. Seeking a larger audience, Jobs approached Paul Terrell, owner of The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California, one of the first personal computer stores in the world. Aiming to elevate the computer beyond the realm of the hobbyist, Terrell agreed to purchase 50 Apple-1 computers, but only if they were fully assembled. The Apple-1 thus became one of the first ‘personal’ computers which did not require soldering by the end user. In the summer of 1976, Data Domain, a pioneering computer shop—believed to have been the first retailer to use the phrase ‘personal computer’—also became one of Apple’s first four dealers. The firm’s founder, Ray Borrill, recalled his first conversation with Steve Jobs: ‘He went into his spiel about what a great computer he had since there was no assembly required (a slight exaggeration since one had to wire a power supply, keyboard cable, display monitor and some other ancillary stuff, then find a way to package it all up nicely). But Jobs was a good talker and we needed some more products to sell. So, as was routine in those early days, I ordered 15

Apple I computers with the optional cassette interface card, sight unseen, on the word of a guy I had never met or heard of.’ All together, over a span of about ten months, Jobs and Wozniak produced about 200 Apple-1 computers and sold 175 of them. Based on installed components, this Apple-1 appears to be a later pre-NTI board from between the initial Byte Shop delivery and the move to NTI-produced PC boards. This Apple-1 has the original rare white Synertek C6502 microprocessor in good condition with very minor corrosion on the top cap. On the left side, the board is marked: “Apple Computer 1, Palo Alto, Ca. Copyright 1976.” The reverse is marked in black felt tip, “01-0064.” There is a single minor repair by Dan Kottke on the reverse side to patch a cut trace. A few minor modifications have been made to the prototyping area of the board, including the addition of an orange socket, some minor soldering re-work on the front side, as well as a few missing and lifted solder pads in the prototyping area only. Finally, there is minimal peeling of the green solder-mask coat on the reverse side, due to normal heat from power-supply components. Presented in its period case, as used at one of the pioneering computer retailers that helped to bring about the personal computer revolution, this is an exceptional and historic example of an Apple-1 Computer. Starting Bid $5,000 www.RRAuction.com | 5


3004. Apple II Bare Logic Board. Very early Apple II bare logic board (green), 14.25˝ x 8.5˝, featuring the “Apple Computer, Inc.” logo with a copyright date of 1978, hand-marked “ERIC” in the upper left corner. The part number, “820-0001-04,” corresponds with the Apple II revision 4. The early success of the Apple-1 in 1976 paved the way for the introduction of the Apple II in the spring of 1977. In Apple’s 1980 IPO prospectus, the company described its progress: ‘In April 1977 the Company introduced the Apple II computer mainframe which was similar to the Apple I but incorporated additional circuitry and a keyboard, and was packaged in a plastic housing.’ In other words, the Apple II built upon the Apple-1 to become an even more capable, more consumer-ready machine. Between 1977 and 1980, on the sales of the Apple II and its peripherals, accessories, and software, Apple Computer’s yearly revenue grew from $774,000 to $118 million, making it one of the great growth stories of Silicon Valley. Starting Bid $200

3005. Apple II Computer with Apple Monitor II, Disk II Drives, and Software. Apple II computer (Model No.

A2S0016, Serial No. A2S1-61293), with Apple Monitor II (Model A2M2010) and a pair of Disk II drives (Model A2M0003). The computer includes an Apple II Interface Card, Apple II ProFile Interface Card, and two Apple ROM cards (600 and 670). It is further accompanied by two Apple II Hand Controllers (Model A2M0007) in their original box, two additional Apple game paddles, Apple Pascal software, Computereyes/2 video digitizer hardware and software, several games including a Pac Man floppy disk, and several manuals and user guides. Also accompanied by an original invoice from “Video Games & Computers, 301 Balboa St., San Francisco,” dated March 24, 1979, listing the “16K Apple” plus software and upgrades, totaling over $2,300, plus the original boxes for the Apple II computer and one of the Disk II drives (both exhibiting wear and damage, with one panel of the Apple II box missing). In fine cosmetic condition. The early success of the Apple-1 in 1976 paved the way for the introduction of the Apple II in the spring of 1977. In Apple’s 1980 IPO prospectus, the company described its progress: ‘In April 1977 the Company introduced the Apple II computer mainframe which was similar to the Apple I but incorporated additional circuitry and a keyboard, and was packaged in a plastic housing.’ In other words, the Apple II built upon the Apple-1 to become an even more capable, more consumer-ready machine. Between 1977 and 1980, on the sales of the Apple II and its peripherals, accessories, and software, Apple Computer’s yearly revenue grew from $774,000 to $118 million, making it one of the great growth stories of Silicon Valley. Starting Bid $200 6 |

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3006. Apple II EuroPlus Computer with Disk II Floppy Disk Drive (Made in Ireland). Apple II Europlus personal

computer (Model AA11040C), with white and green Apple Computer Ltd. label to the underside reading “Made in Ireland,” with serial number “IA2S2-506973.” The interior power supply label bears the serial number “A2M0030-071852.” Includes an Apple II Europlus power cord and an Apple Disk II floppy disk drive, with the backside featuring an Apple Computer label from Cork, Ireland. In overall fine condition. After the success of the first Apple II in the United States, Apple expanded its market to include Europe and the Far East in 1978, with the Apple II Europlus (Europe) and the Apple II J-Plus (Japan). Starting Bid $300

3007. Apple II J-Plus Computer.

Apple II J-Plus personal computer (Model AA11040), with white and green Apple Computer Ltd. label to the underside featuring the model (“A2S1016”) and serial (“A2S2-89118”) numbers; below this is a printed Japanese-language label issued by Apple Computer and Toray, with model (“A2S1016J”) and serial (“101427”) numbers. The interior power supply label bears the serial number “035628.” The 52-key uppercase keyboard features the standard English alphabet letters, with the key fronts showing their respective Katakana characters. The interior power supply label bears the serial number “A2M0030-071852.” Includes a J-Plus power cord. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3008. Apple II Clone: ITT 2020 Computer. ITT 2020 personal com-

puter, manufactured by ITT under license from Apple Computer as the first licensed Apple II clone. The case top features an “ITT 2020” plate, with a smaller “Apple System” emblem below the keyboard. On the bottom is an ITT Consumer Products (UK) Ltd. label, hand-labeled with serial no. “13352.” Included is an ITT 2020 floppy disk drive and three operating system floppy disks, an “ITT Micro Computer System” folder with four instruction manuals and a “2020 Logic Circuit Diagram,” a “Disc Interface Board” (13 sector version), a video adapter, and an “ITT, Apple System” software cassette tape, with one side marked “Basic Test Program,” and the other “RAM Test.” In overall fine condition, with scattered marks and scuffs to the computer case. Starting Bid $200

3009. Apple II Graphics Tablet. Apple

Graphics Tablet (Model A2M0029) designed to connect to the Apple II personal computer, which enabled users to draw on the tablet with a wired stylus pen and transfer those creations over to their computer. The tablet, 15.5˝ x 15.5˝, bears an affixed Apple Computer label to the underside, with serial number “105123.” Includes the “Graphics Tablet Menu” overlay sheet, the wired stylus, the “Installation Instructions” booklet, a “Graphics Tablet Interface” card, the “Operation and Reference Manual,” and two software floppy disks. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce ‘Darth Vader’ Apple II Plus— “Made exclusively for Bell & Howell by Apple Computer, Inc.” 3010. Apple II Plus Computer: Scarce Bell & Howell ‘Darth Vader’ or ‘Black Apple’ Variant. Scarce Apple II Plus computer (Model

No. A2S1048B, Serial No. A2S3-017219), popularly known as the ‘Darth Vader’ or ‘Black Apple’ model due to its distinctive dark case, produced for Bell & Howell under a special license to be sold in educational markets. The computer is upgraded with a Saturn 32k RAM expansion card, Hayes Micromodem II (not complete), Apple parallel interface card, Disk II controller card, and Viewmax 80 card. The set includes a pair of Apple Disk II Drives (Model A2M0003) in their matching black Bell & Howell cases, and a standard Panasonic TR930B 9” Video Monitor. Both the computer and the disk drives bear co-branded labels: “Made exclusively for Bell & Howell by Apple Computer, Inc.” The system boots up and is in fine cosmetic condition. The Bell & Howell Apple II is quite scarce and sought-after by collectors, given its eye-catching color—introduced in 1979, this was the only black computer manufactured by Apple until the release of the Macintosh TV in 1993. Modifications for the Bell & Howell unit allowed it to be UL-certified—a safety necessity for sales to some school districts. By allowing Bell & Howell to sell their modified product, Apple was able to succeed in the educational market. Starting Bid $200

3011. Apple III Computer with Apple Disk III, Apple Softcard III System (unopened), and an Apple III Business Basic Software Package.

Uncommon Apple III personal computer released by Apple Computer in November 1980. The underside bears an affixed Apple Computer label checked “128K” with serial number “A3S1-029425.” Apple III built-in features include an 80-column, 24-line display with upper and lowercase characters, a numeric keypad, dual-speed (pressure-sensitive) cursor control keys, 6-bit (DAC) audio, and a built-in 140-kilobyte 5.25-inch floppy disk drive. Included with the computer is an Apple Disk III (Serial No. A3M0004-02729), a sealed Apple II Owner’s Guide, an unopened Apple Softcard III System, an Apple III Business Basic software package (with disks, manuals, and forms), and Apple III Business Basic Reference Manual (Preliminary Release). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3012. Apple IIe ‘Super II’ Prototype Logic Board (1981). Rare Apple IIe prototype logic board #90 (of approximately 100 known to be made), known as the ‘Super II,’ marked on the edge with a 1981 copyright date and part/serial numbers, “SK4501-10, 620-XXXX-.” This unreleased prototype predates the release of the retail Apple IIe by two years, developed primarily to stop clone makers from copying Apple’s design. The board is marked with the names of designers Walt Broedner and John MacPhee below the Apple Computer, Inc. logo. Several of the chip sockets are unpopulated. Ultimately released as the third model in the Apple II series in January 1983, the Apple IIe was manufactured and sold for nearly 11 years with relatively few changes, giving it the distinction of being the longest-lived computer in Apple’s history. Starting Bid $200

3013. Apple Color Plotter 410.

Scarce, fully functional Apple Color Plotter 410, Model No. A9M0302P, Serial No. E01155, including extra ink cartridge pens, two pads of paper, and an “Apple Color Plotter Test” page. Sold by Apple Computer from 1983 to 1988, this plotter could be connected to an Apple II (with an installed Super Serial Card) or Apple III computer. A desirable example of a rather obscure piece of Apple hardware. Starting Bid $200

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Functional Apple Lisa 2/10— the feature-rich predecessor of the Macintosh

3015. Functional Apple Lisa 2/10 Computer With Original Box. Desirable working Apple Lisa 2/10 computer, with

Apple label reading: “Serial No: A4193593, Applenet No: 00110676, Manufactured: 4193.” Includes its original box, labeled with the matching serial number. The computer remains in working condition. Complete with a keyboard and mouse. The Apple Lisa 2/10, released in 1984, boasted advanced features that were revolutionary for its time. Its 12-inch monochrome display with a resolution of 720x364 pixels offered crisp and clear graphics, setting new standards for graphical user interfaces. The Lisa 2/10 was equipped with an impressive 5-megahertz Motorola 68000 processor, delivering robust performance for its era. This computer holds a special place in computing history not only for its technological advancements but also due to its limited production run. Apple produced a relatively small number of Lisa 2/10 units, estimated to be around 10,000. This exclusivity contributes to its desirability among collectors and technology enthusiasts. The Lisa 2/10 was primarily intended for business and professional use, offering powerful capabilities for tasks such as document creation, spreadsheet analysis, and graphical presentations. It was often utilized in corporate environments and educational institutions, where its advanced graphical user interface and productivity software made it an attractive choice for those seeking a more intuitive computing experience. Today, the Apple Lisa 2/10 remains a sought-after piece of computing history, embodying the pioneering spirit that revolutionized personal computing as we know it. Starting Bid $500

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3016. Apple Lisa Pascal Workshop 3.0 Sealed Software and Guides. Uncommon

factory-sealed Apple Lisa Pascal Workshop 3.0 software and reference material, comprising three binders housed in their original slipcase. The binders are labeled “Lisa Systems Software,” “Lisa Language,” and “Lisa Workshop User’s Guide,” with sealed contents including the right floppy discs for “Lisa Pascal Workshop 3.0,” plus reference notes and user guides: “Release 3.0 Notes,” “Lisa Pascal 3.0 Systems Software,” “Workshop 3.0 Release Notes,” “Developer’s Handbook,” “Workshop User’s Guide for the Lisa,” “Release 3.0 Notes for the Pascal Reference Manual for the Lisa,” “Pascal Reference Manual,” and “Motorola M68000 16/32-Bit Microprocessor Programmer’s Reference Manual.” The exterior slipcover is worn with a few edge tears, but the inner contents remain in fine, unused condition. Starting Bid $200

3017. Apple Lisa Software Suite including Pascal, with 5.25” and 3.5” Floppy Disks. Large lot of soft-

ware for the innovative Apple Lisa desktop computer, highlighted by eleven slipcased binders containing manuals and 5.25˝ diskettes for: Lisa Pascal (three disks in three binders), LisaDraw, LisaWrite, LisaTerminal, LisaCalc, LisaProject, LisaGraph, LisaGuide, and LisaList. Additionally includes 3.5˝ floppy disks for the essentially same group of software: LisaDraw, LisaWrite 1 and 2, LisaTerminal, LisaCalc, LisaProject, LisaGraph, LisaGuide, LisaList, and Lisa OfficeSystem 1–5. Also includes two Lisa 2 Owner’s Guides, and a Lisa ProFile Owner’s Manual, both in slipcased binders, as well as some affiliated packing slips, software registration cards, and installation instruction sheets. In overall very good to fine condition. The inclusion of both 5.25˝ and 3.5˝ disks for most of this software is representative of the evolution of the Lisa: the computer was originally issued with dual ‘Twiggy’ 5.25˝ drives, which were expensive to produce and often faulty. Recognizing this flaw, Apple gave existing owners of the Lisa 1 the opportunity to upgrade, free of cost, to a single 400K Sony 3.5˝ microfloppy drive, which was then used in the Lisa 2. Starting Bid $200 12 |

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3018. Apple Lisa (5) Early Developer Schematics with Final Draft ‘LISA Hardware Manual’ from 1982. Rare collection of early developer materials related to the Apple Lisa desktop computer, which includes a 5-sheet Apple Computer schematic packet from early 1982 for “Schematic System I/O LISA,” and an original final draft “LISA Hardware Manual” from September 7, 1982, which is accompanied by a ‘Device Drivers Manual’ and an early reference manual for the computer’s Pascal programming language.

The schematics, all 17 x 11, each feature an Apple Computer, Inc. legend to the lower right, which lists the division as “P.O.S.,” an April 1982 finish date, and the drawing number as “050-4008-B,” with sheets 2 through 5 identified as “I/O Decoders, Keyboard / Mouse Interface / To D Clock,” “Parallel Port, RS-232 Ports,” “Lisa Floppy Disk Controller,” and “Analog Circuits.” The first sheet, which is stamped “Apple Computer Confidential,” features an additional legend to the upper right, identifying the packet as Revision B from June 1982. The final draft “LISA Hardware Manual,” 260 pages, 8.5 x 11, September 7, 1982, prepared for Forrest Warthman and As-

sociates by D. Berry, contains two sections and 11 chapters: System Architecture, System Programming, System Layout, The Processor Board, The Memory Boards, The I/O Board, The Video Board, Operator Interfaces, Floppy Disk Drives, Power Supply, and System Assemblies. Accompaniments include: an ‘Alpha draft’ for a ‘Device Drivers Manual’ from October 1983, with chapters for “Overview of the Driver Environment,” “How the OS Supports Device Drivers,” “File System and Operating System Requirements,” “Configuration Requirements,” and “How to Make a Device Driver”; and a “Pascal Reference Manual for the Lisa” from 1983, which contains chapters for “Tokens and Constants,” “Blocks, Locality, and Scope,” “Data Types,” “Variables,” “Expressions,” “Statements,” “Procedures and Functions,” “Programs,” “Units,” “Input/Output,” “Standard Procedures and Functions,” and “The Compiler.” Both manuals are housed in an original binder for “The Controller: General Business System,” small business management and accounting software issued by Apple Computer and the Dakin5 Corporation in 1979 for the Apple II personal computer. In overall fine condition, with vertical folds to the schematics and some staining to binder and its opening pages. Starting Bid $200

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3020. Apple M0120P Numeric Keypad with Box. Uncommon original Apple M0120P Numeric Keypad in its original box and packaging, circa 1984, serial no. 13294. This external numeric keypad was designed as a companion to the original Macintosh keyboard (M0110), which only had numbers across the top. The M0110’s successor, the Apple M0110A, integrated the numeric keypad, making the M0120 redundant. The M0120P is distinguished from the M0120 by its use of symbols, rather than text, for the “Enter” and “Clear” keys. Complete with its original cable. Starting Bid $200

3022. Apple 1984 Macintosh 128K (Upgraded to 512K) with Original Box and Carrying Case. Original Apple Ma-

cintosh 128K computer from 1984, Model No. M0001, FCC ID BCG9GRM0001, and Serial Number F44753NM0001. The computer’s 128 KB RAM has been updated to 512K. Includes its original Picasso logo box with styrofoam packing material, power cable (with sleeve), Macintosh Mouse (M0100), Macintosh Keyboard (M0110), and its original plastic accessory case, which contains two floppy disks, ‘A Guided Tour of Macintosh’ cassette tape, two manuals, a brochure, and four rare unused Apple Computer rainbow logo decals. Accompanied by an attractive Apple Computer canvas carrying bag for the Macintosh 128K, and the original shipping box for the 512K logicboard, which contains the computer’s original 128K hardware. In fine cosmetic condition; the computer boots up but the disc drive is not reading. The Picasso box bears varying degrees of wear, but is overall in very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200 14 |

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3021. Apple II and Macintosh (5) Developer Manuals. Uncommon group lot of five early developer manuals for the

Apple II and Apple Macintosh personal computers, including an Apple Software Bank manual for the Apple II, a Macintosh User Interface Guidelines manual, and a three-volume manual set for the Macintosh Development Environment/ User Education, which also includes information related to the Apple Lisa. The Apple Software Bank manual (circa 1978-1979), with its original binder, contains sections related to Client Billing, Database Management, Disk-O-Check, and Mail List. The User Interface Guidelines manual (second edition) dates to October 1982 and contains various chapters related to the user experience, like Screen, Mouse, Keyboard, Models, Desktop, Windows, Characters, Commands, and more. Three manuals for Macintosh Development Environment, each in their original three-ring binder, contain 48 different sections related to Macintosh development, including Road Map, Technical Index, User Interface, Resource Manager, QuickDraw, Font Manager, Event Manager, Editor, Compiler, Linker, Debugger, Disk Driver, Disk Formatter, and more. In overall fine condition, with wear to binders, and some toning opening pages and textblocks.Starting Bid $200

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Fabled ‘see-through’ Apple mouse from the company’s Garden Grove plant

3023. Apple Computer Prototype Mouse (1984). Rare circa 1984 transparent prototype mouse by Apple Computer,

2.25˝ x 3.5˝ x 1.25˝, with a clear plastic housing case featuring the debossed Apple logo to the lower left and the underside of the mouse revealing the Apple Computer circuit board and the gray trackball. The mouse features a solid gray cable that ends with a male DE-9 connector. In fine condition. Originates from the collection of a former Apple Computer employee, who worked as the manager for the company’s Sustaining Automation Department in Garden Grove, California, the facility responsible for manufacturing keyboards and mice. Approximately 20 ‘see-through’ Apple mouse prototypes were made during this period. Per the consignor: ‘I worked for a Massachusetts-based company that built the automation systems that assembled Apple IIe, III, and Macintosh keyboards. While on a field service call at Apple, I was pirated and worked for the APG South division of Apple from Sept ’83 until Oct ’84 as the Manager of the Sustaining Automation department. I thought it would be cool to have a clear mouse on my desk if I were to ever have a Mac so I asked for one. After moving back to Massachusetts, I finally got my Fat Mac and used the clear mouse for several years.’ Starting Bid $500

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Original Macintosh computer presented to Apple’s future chief operating officer, with special “In Appreciation” plaque

3024. Del Yocam’s Macintosh 128K with ‘In Appreciation’ Plaque. Amazing original Apple Ma-

cintosh 128K computer built in 1983, Model No. M0001, Serial No. F347012M0001, with a special “In Appreciation: Del Yocam” Macintosh ‘Picasso’ logo plaque on the back. The FCC ID plate is affixed on the bottom, and the serial number label is affixed underneath the front bezel. The serial number indicates that this was the 36th Macintosh manufactured during the 47th week of 1983 in Fremont, California. Includes the original Macintosh Mouse (M0100), keyboard (M0110), and shipping box with the ‘Picasso’ logo (including styrofoam inserts and boxes for mouse and keyboard), as well as an external numberpad (M0120) and Macintosh System Tools floppy disk. An Apple Computer, Inc. label affixed to the box reads: “Del Yocam, Executive Staff.” Untested and in overall fine cosmetic condition.

The Macintosh 128K was the first in the line of Apple’s Macintosh computers. It offered a radically new approach which featured a graphical user interface (GUI), built-in screen, and mouseall of which revolutionized the user’s experience, marking the transition from command-line computing to a point-and-click model. The Macintosh was famously announced in one of the most-viewed Super Bowl advertisements of all time, ‘1984.’ Del Yocam joined Apple Computer in 1979 as vice president of manufacturing and operations, overseeing the Apple II group. He became Apple’s first chief operating officer (COO) in 1986, remaining in that position for three years before becoming president of Apple Pacific. He retired from Apple on his tenth anniversary in 1989. Starting Bid $500

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Complete, functioning Apple IIc system— in its original packaging 3025. Apple IIc Computer (Canadian Model, in Box) with Apple IIc Monitor and Stand. Desirable, functional

Apple IIc personal computer, assembled in Ireland for the Canadian market (with Canadian keyboard), serial no. C63ALWXX, complete with its original box, as well as an Apple IIc Monitor and monitor stand. In the box with the Apple IIc computer are its original power supply, owner’s manual, Apple ‘rainbow’ stickers, set-up guide, registration and warranty sheets, Applesoft BASIC manual and floppy disks. The Monitor IIc (Part No. A2M4090, Serial No. S105202A2M4090) is housed in its original box, accompanied by its user manual; and the original Monitor Stand (Part No. A2M4021) is also in its original box, with accompanying installation instructions. Tested and in working condition; in fine cosmetic condition. A scarce Apple IIc system—complete and functioning—in its desirable original packaging. The Apple IIc, released in April 1984, was Apple Computer’s first endeavor to produce a portable computer—it was essentially a complete Apple II squeezed into a smaller housing, and the ‘c’ stood for ‘compact.’ Starting Bid $200

3026. Apple IIc Flat Panel Display.

Rare original Apple Flat Panel Display made for the Apple IIc personal computer, Model No. A2M4022, Part No. L4C2878, with FCC ID BCG63WA2M4022. The panel display, 11.25˝ x 5.25˝ x 1.5˝, features a 9.75˝ black-and-white (1-bit) LCD screen, with a back ribbon cable and port connector. Includes its original Apple box and packing material, with owner’s manual, packing list, warranty, and Apple comment card. The panel is in fine functioning condition, with diagonal lines to the plastic LCD screen cover, and the display itself is quite dim when turned on; its original box bears varying degrees of wear, including small tears and light staining. Starting Bid $200

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Apple’s first laptop computer 3027. Apple Macintosh Portable - The Company’s First Laptop.

Original Apple Macintosh Portable computer (40MB), Model M5120, Serial no. F008P28M59, measuring approximately 15.25˝ x 14.25˝ x 4˝ when closed, with a monochrome screen, 80-key keyboard with numeric keypad, built-in trackball mouse, 1MB of memory, and 40 MB of storage. The unit includes its original Apple carrying case, power cord, owner’s guides and handbook, two floppy discs with Macintosh System 6.0.8, and an ‘Apple Desktop Bus Mouse.’ The original battery is no longer present. The computer is sold as is and is in very good to fine condition; the computer boots up but the LCD screen exhibits lines, which may be remediated with a replacement battery. Starting Bid $200

3028. NeXTcube Logic Board (Motorola 68030 Processor). NeXTcube logic board with Motorola 68030 processor (recapped and working), 11˝ x 11.25˝, featuring the classic NeXT logo designed by Paul Rand, with a copyright date of 1989, reading: “NeXT Inc., Made in USA, 857.00.AD.” In fine condition.

Introduced in 1990, the NeXTcube was a high-end workstation computer (launched with a $7,995 list price) built to run the innovative NeXTSTEP operating system. Although NeXT’s computer hardware encountered subpar sales, the objectoriented NeXTSTEP operating system and development environment proved highly influential. The OS offered an intuitive GUI with features like an application dock, true multitasking, drag-and-drop tools, large full-color icons, real-time scrolling, and other elements that are considered ubiquitous today. Unix derivatives incorporating NeXTSTEP would eventually power all of Apple’s platforms, including the iPhone. Apple purchased NeXT in 1997 for $429 million and 1.5 million shares of Apple stock, with Steve Jobs, as part of the agreement, returning to the company he had co-founded in 1976. Starting Bid $200

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3029. NeXTcube Logic Board (Motorola 68040 Processor). NeXTcube logic board with Motorola 68040 pro-

cessor (recapped and working), 11˝ x 11.25˝, with the reverse featuring the classic NeXT logo designed by Paul Rand, with a copyright date of 1990, reading: “NeXT Inc., Made in USA, PN-1698.AE.” In fine condition.

Introduced in 1990, the NeXTcube was a high-end workstation computer (launched with a $7,995 list price) built to run the innovative NeXTSTEP operating system. Although NeXT’s computer hardware encountered subpar sales, the objectoriented NeXTSTEP operating system and development environment proved highly influential. The OS offered an intuitive GUI with features like an application dock, true multitasking, drag-and-drop tools, large full-color icons, real-time scrolling, and other elements that are considered ubiquitous today. Unix derivatives incorporating NeXTSTEP would eventually power all of Apple’s platforms, including the iPhone. Apple purchased NeXT in 1997 for $429 million and 1.5 million shares of Apple stock, with Steve Jobs, as part of the agreement, returning to the company he had co-founded in 1976. Starting Bid $200

3030. NeXTcube Workstation Set with Computer, Monitor, Printer, Sound Box, and Software (with Boxes).

NeXTcube workstation computer set, complete in its original packaging, including the NeXTcube computer (Model N1000, Serial No. AAK0018462), NeXT MegaPixel 17˝ CRT Display (Model N4000, Serial No. AAA5008784), NeXT Laser Printer (N2000), NeXT Sound Box (N4004), NeXT Keyboard, and NeXT Mouse. Includes a package of associated user guides, manuals, and software, including: Lotus Improv, WordPerfect, SoftPC, and ElectroFile. The computer and monitor have been tested to be in working order; the computer and its accessories are in fine cosmetic condition. Introduced in 1990, the NeXTcube was a highend workstation computer (launched with a $7,995 list price) built to run the innovative NeXTSTEP operating system. Although NeXT’s computer hardware encountered subpar sales, the object-oriented NeXTSTEP operating system and development environment proved highly influential. The OS offered an intuitive GUI with features like an application dock, true multitasking, drag-and-drop tools, real-time scrolling, and other elements that are considered ubiquitous today. Unix derivatives incorporating NeXTSTEP would eventually power all of Apple’s platforms, including the iPhone. Apple purchased NeXT in 1997 for $429 million and 1.5 million shares of Apple stock, with Steve Jobs, as part of the agreement, returning to the company he had co-founded in 1976. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce example of the TechStep diagnostic tool— Apple’s first handheld computer 3031. Apple TechStep Tool. Scarce Apple TechStep handheld diagnostic tool, measuring 4.25˝ x 9.5˝ x 2.5˝, developed for use by Apple technicians between 1991 and 1993. The tool was designed to diagnose and troubleshoot most 68K Macintosh systems, including the Macintosh Classic, Macintosh SE, Macintosh SE/30, Macintosh II, and several others, communicating with the computer over the SCSI port. It is housed in its original padded case with cables, power supply, and five original ROM cartridges, marked “CPU Tests, Vol. 1, v. 1.1.1,” “CPU Tests, Vol. 2, v. 1.0,” “CPU Tests, Vol. 3, v. 1.0,” “CPU Tests, Vol. 4, v. 1.0,” “SCSI HD Tests, v. 1.0.” Macworld reports: “This little-known diagnostic tool, which allowed technicians to troubleshoot Mac systems, unintentionally represented Apple’s first handheld mobile computer platform. While most consider this small device an accessory, the TechStep itself contains an embedded computer running specialized software from Apple-provided ROM software packs. No thirdparty development occurred for this limited diagnostic platform.” Starting Bid $200

3032. Apple PowerCD Player (with Box). Apple PowerCD player, Part No. H0014LL/B, Serial No. P1338MSZ856B,

complete with its original box. Billed as a “three-in-one CD player,” the PowerCD worked as a portable CD-ROM drive, could display images from Kodak Photo CDs on a standard television screen, and played music compact discs over stereo speakers or headphones. Includes the PowerCD three-in-one player, dock, and power cable. The remote control, video cable, setup software, CDs, and user’s guide are not included. Tested to be in working condition; in fine cosmetic condition, with some wear to the box and losses to the styrofoam packaging. Starting Bid $200

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Rare in-house design mock-up of Apple’s VideoPad 2—a unique concept for an early ‘90s predecessor to the iPad 3033. Apple Videopad 2 Prototype Mock-Up. Unique

prototype mock-up of Apple’s proposed “VideoPad 2,” an early PDA concept developed under CEO John Sculley circa 1993–1995. The design model, which measures approximately 9˝ x 7˝ x 1.5˝ when closed, is constructed of heavy duty dark gray plastic and features a hinged flip top with space for a video screen, circular camera cutout, and holes representing two speakers on either side; the base carries a mock memory card slot, power socket, phone line input, audio and video jacks, and silver-papered touchscreen area, with Apple’s logo in the lower left corner. The product name, “VideoPad 2,” is lettered in white on the lid. Housed in a black leather pouch impressed with the Apple Newton lightbulb logo. In fine condition. The VideoPad was intended as the sophisticated successor to the MessagePad, introducing video communications in a miniature notebook-style package. Three VideoPad variants were developed based on sketches made by John Sculley, who recognized the massive potential of portable devices and had overseen the introduction of the PowerBook and MessagePad. The VideoPad 2 would likely have run on Apple’s Newton OS, and its innovative functions may be ascertained by its design—real-time videoconferencing, a stylus-driven touchscreen with handwriting recognition, and expandable storage capacity. Many of these design cues would be adopted in Apple’s eMate 300, a Newton-based laptop-style PDA targeted at the education market. Although Steve Jobs axed

the VideoPad project on his return to Apple in 1997, its most notable feature (the front-facing camera), as well as its name, live on in the iPad—the world’s best-selling tablet. Provenance: History of Science and Technology, Bonhams, November 3, 2021; their description states that this is the only surviving concept prototype for the VideoPad PDA and was purchased in Palo Alto from an Apple Engineer in 1999. Starting Bid $1,000

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3034. Newton MessagePad 100. Newton MessagePad 100 personal digital assistant released by Apple Computer in 1993, which features a 20 MHz ARM 610 processor, 4 MB of ROM, 640k of RAM (150k usable), and infrared-beaming capabilities in a compact handheld case with a 336x240 pressure-sensitive monochrome display for use with a provided stylus. Includes Newton Connection Kit 2.0 discs for Macintosh (3) and Windows (3), a “Getting Started” cartridge, Apple PIE Developer Information Group CD #3, a Newton MessagePad handbook, and a Newton Information sleeve with associated literature and Apple and Newton decals. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3035. Apple Newton MessagePad 110 (with Box). Apple Newton MessagePad 110, Part No. H0060LL/A, Serial No. IV4213G5, complete with its original box. The box includes the Newton MessagePad 110 with pen and carrying case, Newton MessagePad 110 Handbook, NewtonMail Starter Kit, Newton VHS tape, and other related brochures. Tested to be in working condition; in very good to fine cosmetic condition, with a crack and minor loss to the lower right corner of the housing. Released in March 1994, the MessagePad 110 features a 20 MHz ARM 610 processor, 4 MB of ROM, 1.0 MB of SRAM (480k usable), and innovative infrared-beaming messaging capabilities. Starting Bid $200

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3036. Apple Newton MessagePad 130 (New in Box).

Brand new Apple Newton MessagePad 130, Part No. H0188LL/A, Serial No. IV6210RS6B5, sealed in its original plastic packaging within its open box. The box includes the Newton MessagePad 130, Newton Backup Utility floppy disks, Newton Apple MessagePad Handbook, and Newton Solutions Guide; the original serial cables are not included. In fine condition, with the seals to the box sliced open. Introduced in March 1996, the MessagePad 130 boasts 2.5MB of RAM, a 20-MHz ARM 610 RISC processor, and backlit LCD display screen with nonglare writing surface. In his review of the MessagePad 130, Prof. Clyde A. Warren observed: ‘The small screen, clean interface, speed and especially the stylistic design, make having a Newton like holding a Mac in the palm of your hand.’ Starting Bid $200

3037. Apple eMate 300 with Original Box. Original Apple eMate 300

(Model No. H0208), a Newton OS-based PDA in a laptop-style form factor, targeted at the education market and designed for use in classrooms. The device is presented in a playful translucent bluegreen molded plastic casing and opens to reveal a 7˝ grayscale touchscreen and a standard QWERTY keyboard with a stylus fitted above. Includes the original box and accessories, such as a Newton Fax Modem, power and adaptor cables, and sundry literature like user manuals, warranties, and solution guides. In fine, functional condition. Starting Bid $200

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Rare prototype of the eMate 300— Apple’s only touchscreen laptop 3038. Apple eMate 300 Prototype - Apple’s Only Touchscreen Laptop. Circa 1997 prototype of the Apple

eMate 300, a Newton OS–based PDA in a laptop-style form factor, targeted at the education market and designed for use in classrooms. The device is housed in a playful translucent blue-green molded plastic casing with 6.8-inch grayscale touchscreen that folds up, revealing standard QWERTY keyboard with a stylus fitted above. Labeled on the bottom: “A2015, Prototype. Not For Resale,” with a note that it has not yet been approved by the FCC. The unit lacks the white “eMate 300” and “Newton” text on the case as seen on the retail version. In fine condition. Although Jobs axed the Newton line in 1998, he had a special fondness for the eMate and had initially expected to continue its development, writing: ‘The Emate has a bright future.’ Ultimately, however, he realized that the organization’s entire focus had to be dedicated to extending the Macintosh operating system. When discontinuing development of the Newton platform, the company issued a statement: ‘Apple is committed to affordable mobile computing, pioneered by the eMate, and will be serving this market with Mac OS-based products beginning in 1999.’ One of the most unique-looking Apple products of its time, the eMate’s curvaceous clamshell

form factor—and colorful translucent casing—anticipate the later designs of the iMac G3 (1998) and iBook (1999), two of Apple’s great commercial successes spearheaded by Steve Jobs upon his return to the company. Apple prototypes are rare in the marketplace, and the eMate 300 represents an important step in the evolution of Apple’s portable devices. Provenance: History of Science and Technology, Bonhams, November 3, 2021. Starting Bid $1,000

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3039. Apple Power Macintosh G3 Desktop Computer Tower with Matching Epson Stylus Color 740i Printer (with Boxes). Apple Power Macintosh G3 desktop personal computer in blue and white, Part No. M6668LL/A, Serial No. XB913054G9C, complete in its original packaging. The computer features a 350MHZ processor, 512MB SDRAM [upgraded], 6GB hard drive, DVD-ROM, ATI RAGE 128 graphics card, and aftermarket upgrades including an ATI Xclaim card and Media 100 card. Complete with its Power Macintosh G3 Accessory Kit, containing a matching Apple USB Keyboard, Apple USB ‘Hockey Puck’ Mouse, power cord, microphone, and setup/troubleshooting guides. Tested to be in working condition, running OS 9.2; in fine cosmetic condition, with light general wear from use. Includes a matching Epson Stylus Color 740i Printer, in its original box. Starting Bid $200

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3040. Apple Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM) (with Box). Scarce, functional example of the limited edition

Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM), Part No. M4934LL/A, Serial No. MW7463188HA, complete in its original packaging. Released by Apple in 1997 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding and aimed at the executive market, the innovative computer boasted a $7,500 price tag and feature-packed performance that exceeded most personal computers of the era. The computer features a 250 MHz PowerPC 603ev processor, 32MB RAM, 2GB hard drive, built-in 12.1” Active Matrix display, and is running OS 8.5.1. The computer has undergone the ‘FatBac’ upgrade with ‘hunchback’ rear cover (adding an ethernet port in the back), but the original slim cover is included. Tested to boot up and function; in fine cosmetic condition, with light overall wear from use. This Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh set includes the computer with built-in 12.1” LCD screen, Bose speakers, and verticallymounted CD-ROM drive; keyboard with built-in trackpad, with small leather insert underneath; base unit power supply/subwoofer; remote control; cables; extra speaker grilles; and user’s manual. In spite of its feature-rich technology, the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh was met with slow sales—probably due to its price tag and limited means for expansion. However, its design proved influential in future product lines—until recently, modern iMacs featured vertically-oriented optical drives behind their LCD screens (similar to the floppy drive on the TAM), and the Magic Trackpad is offered as a popular peripheral (like the trackpad on the TAM keyboard). Starting Bid $200

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The complete color lineup of Apple’s iMac G3 computer

3041. Apple iMac G3 Collection of (13) 1st and 2nd Generation Computers with Original Boxes - All 13 Colors and Patterns. Collection of 13 original first- and

second-generation Apple iMac G3 personal computers, all stored in their attractive original boxes, curated to feature all 13 of the colors and patterns released for the hugely popular series. From Bondi Blue to Tangerine, the vibrant colors of the iMac G3 proved essential to the marketing strategy of Steve Jobs and Apple. The G3’s mixture of speed, style, and affordability reinvigorated Apple Computer — the company went from losing $878 million in 1997 to making its first profit in three years

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in 1998. First-generation colors are Bondi Blue, Strawberry, and Tangerine; Second-generation colors are Blueberry, Blue Dalmatian, Flower Power, Grape, Graphite, Indigo, Lime, Ruby, Sage, and Snow. The computers are all in functioning order, and the accompanying boxes are in overall very good to fine condition. A rare opportunity to amass the complete color collection of Apple’s game-changing and company-saving iMac G3 lineup, all housed in their rare original boxes. A more detailed listing of the computers can be found in our online description. Starting Bid $1,000


The full ‘rainbow’ of Apple’s iconic iBook G3 ‘clamshell,’ featuring all five colors: blueberry, tangerine, graphite, indigo, and key lime

3042. Apple iBook G3 Laptops (6) in All Colors (with Boxes): Blueberry, Tangerine, Graphite, Indigo, and Key Lime. Unique lot of six iBook G3 ‘clamshell’ notebook

Apple iBook G3 - Graphite - Part No. M7716LL/A - 366MHZ/512K Cache/64MB SDRAM/6GHD - No Battery

computers in all five different colors, including some upgraded models and one Japanese variant, all in their original boxes. All are in working condition; two are missing their batteries, and some exhibit cosmetic wear, including minor cracking to plastic cases. Includes:

Apple iBook G3 - Graphite - Part No. M7720J/A - 466MHZ/256K Cache/128MB SDRAM [Upgraded]/10GHD - OS 10 - packaged for the Japanese market and issued with a Japanese (Kanji) keyboard, replaced with an American version; the loose Kanji keyboard is included in the box.

Apple iBook G3 - Tangerine - Part No. M7619LL/A 300MHZ/512K Cache/32MB SDRAM/3GHD - OS 9.0

Known as the ‘clamshell’ and inspired by the colorful line of G3 iMacs, the original iBook was introduced in 1999 to much success, targeting the entry-level consumer and education markets. Vestiges of its distinctive design are still seen across Apple’s notebook lineups: the iBook moved interface ports from the back to the sides (and left them uncovered), omitted a latch for the computer’s lid, and provided multiple color options. The original iBook is on exhibition at the London Design Museum and the Yale University Art Gallery. This complete lineup of all five colors—each in its distinctive, matching box—makes for an impressive display. Starting Bid $200

Apple iBook G3 - Blueberry - Part No. M7707LL/A 300MHZ/512K Cache/32MB SDRAM/3GHD - OS 9.0 - No Battery Apple iBook G3 - Key Lime - Part No. Z02V00LJR 466MHZ/256K Cache/192MB SDRAM [Upgraded]/10GHD - OS 9.2 Apple iBook G3 - Indigo - Part No. M7721LL/A - 366MHZ/256K Cache/64MB SDRAM/10GHD - OS 10.3.9

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Massive vinyl banner advertising the colorful iMac G3—nearly ten feet of “Yum”

3043. Apple iMac G3 ‘Yum’ Large Vinyl Banner. Oversized Apple iMac G3 vinyl banner, apparently designed for display

at a trade show or retail store, measuring approximately 112˝ x 32˝, featuring the five fruity colors of the second series of original iMacs—Blueberry, Grape, Tangerine, Lime, and Strawberry—with large text below: “Yum.” The lower right features the Apple logo in black, alongside the brand’s famous slogan: “Think different.” In good to very good condition, with moderate cracking to the vinyl surface. Starting Bid $200

3044. Apple Power Mac G4 Cube Desktop Computer and Apple Studio Display (17-Inch) (with Boxes).

Apple Power Mac G4 Cube desktop personal computer, Part No. M7642LL/A, Serial No. SG0357B2K59, in its original box. The computer features a 450MHZ processor, upgraded 1.5GB SDRAM, upgraded OWC solid state drive, and is running OS 9.2. Complete in its original box with its accessory kit, including an Apple Pro Mouse, Apple Pro Keyboard, setup and install guides, Apple stickers, software, and VGA right-angle adapter. Includes the Apple Studio Display (17-Inch), Part. No. M7649ZM/A, also in its original box (with part number label excised from the side). Both tested to be in working condition, and in fine overall cosmetic condition, with inner foam to both speakers bearing slight cracking and deterioration; the Power Mac box bears an ink ownership notation on one side. After announcing the Power Mac G4 Cube at the Macworld Expo in July 2000, Apple issued a press release describing the innovative computer: ‘Apple today introduced the Power Mac G4 Cube, an entirely new class of computer that delivers the performance of a Power Mac G4 in an eight inch cube suspended in a stunning crystal-clear enclosure. The G4 Cube is less than one fourth the size of most PCs, yet houses a 450 MHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine that reaches supercomputer speeds of over three billion calculations per second (Gigaflops). ‘The G4 Cube is simply the coolest computer ever,’ said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. ‘An entirely new class of computer, it marries the Pentium-crushing performance of the Power Mac G4 with the miniaturization, silent operation and elegant desktop design of the iMac. It is an amazing engineering and design feat, and we’re thrilled to finally unveil it to our customers.’’ Starting Bid $200

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3045. Apple Cinema Display HD (23-Inch, in Box). Apple

Cinema Display HD (23-Inch), Part No. M8537ZM/A, Serial No. CY3351ATLFA, in its original box. The impressive, sleek monitor features a 23-inch ‘letterbox’ format (1920x1200) active-matrix LCD display and an integrated two-port USB hub in a ‘crystal clear’ enclosure. Complete with its original box, but missing its manuals. The monitor has been used and is tested to be in working condition; in very good to fine cosmetic condition, with a scratch to the bezel. Starting Bid $200

3046. Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop Computer. Apple Power Mac G5 desktop personal computer, Part No. M9020LL/A, Serial No. YM338QJ6NVQ, in its original box. The computer features a 1.6GHZ 64-bit PowerPC G5 processor, 768MB SDRAM [upgraded], 80GB HD, DVD-R/CDRW drive, NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra graphics card, and is running OS 10.4.11. Complete in its original box with its accessory kit, including an Apple Mouse, Apple Keyboard, setup and install guides, software, power cord, and cables. Tested to be in working condition, and in fine overall cosmetic condition.

Marketed by Apple as the world’s first 64-bit desktop computer, the Power Mac G5 was the first desktop computer from Apple to use an anodized aluminum alloy enclosure. Introducing the computer in 2003, Steve Jobs said: ‘The PowerPC G5 changes all the rules. This 64-bit race car is the heart of our new Power Mac G5, now the world’s fastest desktop computer. IBM offers the most advanced processor design and manufacturing expertise on earth, and this is just the beginning of a long and productive relationship.’ Starting Bid $200

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3047. Apple MacBook Pro (Unopened 1st Generation Intel, 2GB) 17-inch. Unopened

original first-generation aluminum 17-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2GB), Part No. Z0CP00008, Serial No. W86382GZTJ1, Model A1151. The top of the box shows the laptop open from the left side, the underside shows its screen and keyboard, the bottom bears an affixed parts label, and the right side lists Intel Core Duo performance, a built-in iSight camera, and the Apple Remote. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Accompanied by its original shipping box. Starting Bid $200

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Incredibly rare factory-sealed 4GB original iPhone—the ‘holy grail’ of all modern Apple products 3048. Apple iPhone - Rare 4GB Model (First Generation, Sealed). Exceedingly

rare unopened first generation, first release original Apple iPhone, Model A1203, Part No. MA501LL/A (4GB), Serial No. 7R734JHVVR0. The box features a life-size image of the iPhone with twelve icons on the screen, indicating that it is from the earliest production (2007); a 13th icon, for iTunes, came later in the year. The 4GB iPhone is the rarest of all original iPhones, as it was discontinued by Apple on September 5, 2007, just over two months after the pioneering product’s debut. Priced at $499, the 4GB iPhone model encountered lackluster sales as most consumers opted for the $100 upgrade to double its storage capacity to 8GB. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Original, sealed Apple products have seen a dramatic increase in interest from collectors in recent years, with iPhones regularly achieving new record prices. Although we have offered several sealed 8GB iPhones, this is the just the second sealed 4GB model we have encountered. It is considered the ‘holy grail’ of all modern Apple items—a similar example attracted worldwide media attention when it sold for over $190,000 at another auction in July 2023. Starting Bid $1,000

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Pristine 4GB original first-gen iPhone, with its original box and accessories

3049. Apple iPhone - Rare 4GB Model (First Generation). Scarce first generation, first release original Apple iPhone, Model A1203, Part No. MA501LL/A (4GB), Serial No. YM7231BHVR0. The box features a life-size image of the iPhone with twelve icons on the screen, indicating that it is from the earliest production (2007); a 13th icon, for iTunes, came later in the year. The 4GB iPhone is the rarest of all original iPhones, as it was discontinued by Apple on September 5, 2007, just over two months after the pioneering product’s debut. Priced at $499, the 4GB iPhone model encountered lackluster sales as most consumers opted for the $100 upgrade to double its storage capacity to 8GB. Although this phone has been opened and activated, it remains in pristine, apparently unused condition, and is running 1.0 software. It is complete with the original box and accessories—earbuds, dock, USB cable, and AC power adapter (all in their original plastic)—and the accompanying Cingular SIM card remains uninstalled, intact within its original punch card. Additionally includes an original iPhone bag. Sealed examples of the 4GB iPhone are considered the ‘holy grails’ of all modern Apple items—one attracted worldwide media attention when it sold for over $190,000 at another auction in July 2023. Though unsealed, this remarkable example is in pristine, unused condition—an ideal first-gen iPhone. Starting Bid $200

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New-in-box, factory-sealed original iPhone 3050. Apple iPhone (First Generation, Sealed 8GB).

Unopened first generation original Apple iPhone, Model A1203, Part No. MA712LL/A (8GB), Serial No. 7T746DLGWH8. The box features a life-size image of the iPhone with twelve icons on the screen, indicating that it is from the earliest production (2007); a 13th icon, for iTunes, came later in the year. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. ‘iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone,’ Steve Jobs said during his keynote speech that introduced the innovative product. He was right. Developed in secrecy, the original iPhone is the smartphone that transformed the industry, revolutionizing cellphone design as one of the first ‘slate’ form factor phones. The iPhone removed nearly all physical controls in favor of an easy-to-use capacitive touchscreen interface. It put the internet into our pockets with the first full-featured mobile web browser, and essentially launched the market for apps with the introduction of the App Store, making third-party applications easy to access and download. The iPhone ushered in the modern age of the smartphone and catapulted Apple to the top of the charts as one of the world’s most valuable companies. Starting Bid $1,000

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New-in-box, factory-sealed example of the original iPhone with iTunes icon 3051. Apple iPhone (First Generation, Sealed 8GB).

Unopened first generation original Apple iPhone, Model A1203, Part No. MA712LL/A (8GB), Serial No. 8674833JWH8. The box features a life-size image of the iPhone with 13 icons on the screen, indicating that it is from the later production run of original iPhones; the 13th icon, for iTunes, was introduced to the packaging in late 2007. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. ‘iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone,’ Steve Jobs said during his keynote speech that introduced the innovative product. He was right. Developed in secrecy, the original iPhone is the smartphone that transformed the industry, revolutionizing cellphone design as one of the first ‘slate’ form factor phones. The iPhone removed nearly all physical controls in favor of an easy-to-use capacitive touchscreen interface. It put the internet into our pockets with the first full-featured mobile web browser, and essentially launched the market for apps with the introduction of the App Store, making third-party applications easy to access and download. The iPhone ushered in the modern age of the smartphone and catapulted Apple to the top of the charts as one of the world’s most valuable companies. Starting Bid $500

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3052. Apple iPhone 3GS (3rd Generation, Sealed - 8GB).

Unopened third-generation original Apple iPhone 3GS, Part No. MC555L/A (8GB), Serial No. 87126N2SEDG. The front of the box shows a life-size image of the device’s front screen, and the back contains the device’s specifications. In brand new, factorysealed condition, with some scuffs and small tears to plastic. Starting Bid $200

3053. Apple iPhone 4 (4th Generation, Sealed - 8GB) Black Version. Unopened original black Apple iPhone 4, Part

No. MD128C/A (8GB), Serial No. DX6KF3T0DP0N. The front of the box shows an image of the device’s front screen and upper left shoulder, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with some light dampstaining to box bottom, tiny scuffs and holes to plastic, and a couple of dinged corners. Starting Bid $200

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The delayed ‘white’ Apple iPhone 4 3054. Apple iPhone 4 (4th Generation, Sealed - 8GB) White Version. Unopened original white Apple iPhone 4, Part

No. MD198LL/A (8GB), Serial No. DNQH5XHTDPMW. The front of the box shows an image of the device’s front screen and upper left shoulder, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with light wear to plastic, and dings to corners. Starting Bid $200

3055. Apple iPhone 4s (5th Generation, Sealed - 8GB) Black Version. Unopened original black Apple iPhone 4s, Part No. MF263C/A (8GB), Serial No. C8PM81K1FML5. The front of the box shows an image of the device’s front screen and upper left shoulder, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with light wear to plastic. Starting Bid $200

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3056. Apple iPhone 4s (5th Generation, Sealed - 8GB) White Version. Unopened original white Apple iPhone 4s, Part No. MF264C/A (8GB), Serial No. C8PLM24JFMLC. The front of the box shows an image of the device’s front screen and upper left shoulder, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with light wear to plastic. Starting Bid $200

3057. Apple iPhone 5 (6th Generation, Sealed - 32GB) White Version. Unopened original white Apple iPhone 5, Part No. MD296LL/A (32GB), Serial No. F17KC7PDDTTR. The front of the box shows a lifesize image of the device’s front screen and left edge, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Starting Bid $200

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3058. Apple iPhone 5s (7th Generation, Sealed - 16GB) Space Gray/Black Version. Unopened original space gray/black Apple iPhone

5s, Part No. ME296LL/A (16GB), Serial No. F2MLWTDXFF9R. The front of the box shows a life-size image of the device’s front screen, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Starting Bid $200

3059. Apple iPhone 5s (7th Generation, Sealed - 16GB) White/ Silver Version. Unopened original white/silver Apple iPhone 5s, Part No. ME297LL/A (16GB), Serial No. F2MLW52NFF9V. The front of the box shows a life-size image of the device’s front screen, and the back features the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Starting Bid $200

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3060. Apple iPod (2nd Generation, Unused - Windows 5GB). Unused original second generation Apple iPod, Part No. M8697LL/A, Serial No. U224105VMJ2 (Windows 5GB). The gray cube-shaped box features a large white Apple logo on the front, and opens to reveal the unused iPod (sealed in its “Don’t Steal Music” plastic wrapper), alongside the sealed software/ booklet package, sealed earbud headphones, sealed FireWire cable and adapter, and sealed power adapter. All interior items are in brand-new, unused condition; the box exhibits several creases and tears. Introduced with the second generation of iPods in July 2002, this unit is physically identical to the first-generation iPod (compatible only with Macintosh systems). The iPod features a 5GB hard drive capable of holding 1000 songs, a physical scroll wheel, high output amplifier (60-mW), a FireWire port, and a standard 3.5-mm headphone jack in an ultrasleek ‘iBook white’ and stainless steel case with a 2-inch white backlit LCD display. Windows compatibility was achieved through through Musicmatch, as iTunes was not yet available for the Microsoft platform. Starting Bid $500

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3061. Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (2004, Sealed - 20GB). Unopened fourth generation original Apple iPod U2

Special Edition, Part No. M9787B/A (20GB), Serial No. 4J44632FS2X, released for Mac and Windows. The sides of the box show life-size images of the device’s front screen and case back, the latter featuring facsimile signatures of each member of U2. Another side contains an image of the band, and the underside contains the device’s specifications. In brand new, factorysealed condition, with a few tears and scuffs to plastic. Starting Bid $200

3062. Apple iPod+HP (4th Generation, Sealed - 40GB). Unopened original Apple iPod+HP, Part No. PE436A (40GB), Serial No. 2CD44101FZ, issued exclusively for Windows. The sides of the box feature a life-size image of the device’s front screen and information text stating that the player holds up to 10,000 songs and includes “Apple iTunes software for Windows / USB 2.0 and FireWire cables for easy connection to your PC / Dock, earphones and AC adaptor.” The underside contains the device’s specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Accompanied by its original shipping box. Starting Bid $200

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3063. iPod Mini (1st Generation, Sealed - 4GB) Pink Version. Unopened original first generation pink Apple iPod Mini, Part No. M9435LL/A, Serial No. JQ452F1PQKK (4GB). The box features life-size front and side images of the iPod Mini, a large closeup of the click wheel, and player specifications, with front text reading: “iPod mini, 4GB Mac + PC iTunes included.” In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with some wear to corners. Starting Bid $200

3064. Apple iPod Nano (1st Generation, Sealed - 2GB, Black). Unopened first generation original black Apple iPod

Nano, Part No. MA099LL/A (2GB), Serial No. 5U62893STJT. The front and back of the box feature life-size images of the audio player, and the sides feature the silver Apple logo, text, “2GB 500 songs PC + Mac,” and specifications. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. On September 7, 2005, Apple introduced the iPod Nano at a media event with Steve Jobs pointing to the small watch pocket in his jeans and asking, ‘Ever wonder what this pocket is for?’ With much of the emphasis on its small size—1.6? wide, 3.5? long, and .27" thick, with a weight of 42 grams—the Nano also served as a worthy replacement for the adored but short-lived iPod Mini. Per Jobs: ‘The iPod Nano is the biggest revolution since the original iPod. We’ve taken the best-selling MP3 player in the world and made it better with a thinner design, color screen, and a brand new user interface.’. Starting Bid $200

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3065. Apple iPod Nano (2nd Generation, Sealed - 8GB, Product Red). Unopened second generation ‘Product Red’ special edition Apple iPod Nano, Part No. MA899LL/A (8GB), Serial No. 5U6443EUX9B. The clear plastic box features the red iPod front-and-center, with gray-and-red text on top: “8GB 2000 songs PC + Mac, (Product) Red Special Edition.” In brand new, factory-sealed condition. The second-gen iPod Nano was introduced on September 25, 2006, improving upon screen brightness, battery life, storage capacity, audio playback, and search functions. On October 13, 2006, Apple announced a special edition iPod Nano: Product Red, with a red anodized exterior and 4GB storage capacity. For each red iPod Nano sold in the United States, Apple donated $10 to the Product Red initiative—an organization raising funds to help eliminate HIV/AIDS in Africa—while retaining the regular price. On November 3, 2006, due to outstanding customer demand, Apple introduced this red 8GB model. Starting Bid $200

3066. Apple iPod Nano (3rd Generation, Sealed - Silver, 8GB).

Unopened third generation silver Apple iPod Nano, Part No. MB247C/A (8GB), Serial No. YM7401HSY0R, sealed in its retail plastic blister pack. The clear plastic box features the silver iPod front-and-center, with gray bilingual text in English and French on the reverse (as it was intended for sale in the Canadian market). In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with one corner of the blister pack missing. The iPod Nano turned to a shorter, wider design for its third generation, with new features including a larger screen, Cover Flow browser, a new user interface, video playback, and support for new iPod games. Introducing the portable player on September 5, 2007, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said: ‘We’ve taken the most popular music player in the world and added stunning video playback just in time for the holiday season…The iPod nano just keeps getting better and better with each new generation.’ Starting Bid $200

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3067. Apple iPod Nano Collection (4th and 5th Generation, Sealed - 8GB and 16GB) - Lot of 4. Appealing lot of four Apple iPod Nanos, including three fourth generation examples and one fifth generation model, circa 2008–2009, all sealed in their original Apple packaging. Includes a mix of US retail versions (with order numbers containing “LL”) and Canadian examples (ending in “C/A”). The Canadian models feature bilingual packaging in English and French. All in brand new, factory-sealed condition. Includes: iPod Nano 8GB - 4th Generation - Blue - Part No. MB732C/A iPod Nano 16GB - 4th Generation - Blue - Part No. MB905CA iPod Nano 8GB - 4th Generation - Silver - Part No. MB903LL/A iPod Nano 8GB - 5th Generation - Purple - Part No. MC034LL/A Starting Bid $200

3068. Apple iPod Nano Collection (6th Generation, Sealed - 8GB and 16GB) Lot of 3. Attractive lot of three sixth generation

Apple iPod Nanos, circa 2010, all sealed in their original Apple packaging. The clear plastic boxes feature the iPod Nanos front-and-center, with gray bilingual text in English and French on the reverse (as these were packaged for sale in the Canadian market). All in brand new, factory-sealed condition.

Includes: iPod Nano 8GB - Blue - MC689C/A iPod Nano 8GB - Green - MC690C/A iPod Nano 16GB - Silver - Part No. MC526C/A Unveiling the the sixth-gen iPod Nano on September 1, 2010, Steve Jobs said: ‘This is the biggest reinvention of the iPod nano since its debut in 2005, and we think users are going to love it…Replacing the click wheel with our Multi-Touch interface has enabled us to shrink the iPod nano into an amazingly small design that is instantly wearable with its built-in clip.’ Shrunken to nearly half the size of the previous generation and built around a high-resolution square multi-touch screen, the full-featured, ultra-portable player doubled as a fitness device, with a built-in pedometer and Nike+iPod support. Starting Bid $200

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3069. Apple iPod Nano Collection (7th Generation, Sealed - 16GB) - Lot of 7.

Desirable lot of seven seventh generation Apple iPod Nanos, circa 2012–2015, all sealed in their original Apple packaging. The clear plastic boxes feature the colorful iPod Nanos front-and-center, with all but one featuring gray bilingual text in English and French on the reverse (indicating that they were packaged for sale in the Canadian market). All in brand new, factory-sealed condition. Includes: iPod Nano 16GB - Pink - Part No. MKMV2LL/A iPod Nano 16GB - Gold - Part No. MKMX2VC/A iPod Nano 16GB - Green - Part No. MD478C/A iPod Nano 16GB - Blue - Part No. MKN02VC/A iPod Nano 16GB - Silver - Part No. MD480C/A iPod Nano 16GB - Yellow - Part No. MD476C/A iPod Nano 16GB - Space Gray - Part No. MKN52VC/A Unveiled in September 2012, the last generation of the iPod Nano was the thinnest iPod ever made, featuring a 2.5 inch multi-touch screen, convenient navigation buttons, built-in Bluetooth for wireless listening, and an anodized aluminum unibody housing. The last of its line, the iPod Nano was finally discontinued on July 27, 2017. Starting Bid $200

3070. Apple iPod Shuffle (1st Generation, Sealed - 1GB). Unopened

first generation original Apple iPod Shuffle, Part No. MA134LL/A (1GB), Serial No. 4H62365GRSA, sealed in its original retail plastic blister pack. The green packaging prominently displays the slim white device at center, and explains its purpose on the reverse: “What’s shuffle? Your favorite songs, in a different order every time. Why shuffle? Sometimes it’s good to mix things up. With iPod shuffle your music is never the same experience twice. How does it know which song to play next? Can it read your mind? Can it read your moods? Load it up. Put it on. See where it takes you 240 songs, a million different ways.” In brand new, factory-sealed condition, with some minor scuffing to the plastic blister packaging. Introduced on January 11, 2005, as the smallest member of the iPod family, the iPod Shuffle was Apple’s first iPod to use flash memory and takes the form factor of a USB thumbdrive—complete with removable cap. The iPod Shuffle’s success effectively made Apple the global leader in the flash player market, just as the hard disk–based iPod had done upon its introduction in 2001. In his September 2006 keynote presentation, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that Apple had sold 10 million first-generation iPod Shuffles. Starting Bid $200

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3071. Apple iPod Shuffle Collection (2nd Generation, Sealed - 1GB and 2GB) - Lot of 10 - All Standard Colors. Eye-catching lot of ten second generation Apple iPod Shuffles, circa 2007–08, including every standard color produced (but not the ‘Product Red’ special edition), all sealed in their original Apple packaging, with three in their retail plastic blister packs. Includes a mix of US retail versions (with order numbers containing “LL”) and Canadian examples (ending in “C/A”), as well as variants in packaging (including three of the earlier ‘tall box’ packages). The Canadian models feature bilingual packaging in English and French. All in brand new, factory-sealed condition. Includes: iPod Shuffle 1GB - Green - Part No. MA952LL/A - Tall Box iPod Shuffle 1GB - Pink - Part No. MA948LL/A - Tall Box iPod Shuffle 1GB - Orange - Part No. MA954LL/A - Tall Box in Blister Pack iPod Shuffle 1GB - Gold - Part No. MC167LL/A - Short Box iPod Shuffle 1GB - Purple - Part No. PB223LL/A - Short Box

iPod Shuffle 1GB - Blue - Part No. MB814LL/A - Short Box in Blister Pack iPod Shuffle 1GB - Green - Part No. MB815C/A - Short Box iPod Shuffle 1GB - Light Green - Part No. MB229C/A - Short Box iPod Shuffle 1GB - Silver - Part No. MB226C/A - Short Box in Blister Pack iPod Shuffle 2GB - Light Blue - Part No. MB520C/A - Short Box Introducing the second-gen iPod Shuffle on September 12, 2006, Apple issued a press release touting its small form factor and ease of use: ‘Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a stunning all-new aluminum design and a built-in clip which makes it the most wearable iPod ever…’It’s hard to believe the new iPod is a real music player when you first see it,’ said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. ‘But it is real, and holds up to 240 songs in an incredibly compact and wearable design that weighs just half an ounce.’’ Starting Bid $200

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3072. Apple iPod Shuffle Collection (3rd Generation, Sealed - 2GB and 4GB) - Lot of 5. Nice lot of five third

generation Apple iPod Shuffles, circa 2009, including five different colors, all sealed in their original Apple packaging. Includes a mix of US retail versions (with order numbers containing “LL”) and Canadian examples (ending in “C/A”). The Canadian models feature bilingual packaging in English and French. All in brand new, factory-sealed condition. Includes: iPod Shuffle 4GB - Polished Stainless Steel (Limited Edition Apple Store Exclusive) - Part No. MC303LL/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Black - Part No. MC323LL/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Pink - Part No. MC389LL/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Silver - Part No. MC306C/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Green - Part No. MC381C/A

Introduced on March 11, 2009, the third-generation iPod Shuffle was billed as ‘the world’s smallest music player’ and ‘the first music player that talks to you.’ The device featured ‘VoiceOver’ technology, enabling it to announce song titles, artists, and playlist names to the listener. The Shuffle’s physical buttons were also moved from the player to a three-button remote device built into the earbud cord, allowing the functions of changing between playlists and activating VoiceOver announcements, as well as play/pause, track changes, and volume control. Starting Bid $200

3073. Apple iPod Shuffle Collection (4th Generation, Sealed - 2GB) - Lot of 6. Great lot of six fourth generation Apple iPod Shuffles, circa 2010–2015, all in different colors, each sealed in its original Apple packaging. Includes a mix of a US retail version (with order number containing “LL”), Canadian examples (ending in “C/A”), and one intended for sale in Austria, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland (ending in “FD/A”). The Canadian models feature bilingual packaging in English and French, and the European version has text in French and German. All in brand new, factory-sealed condition. Includes: iPod Shuffle 2GB - Product Red (Special Edition) - Part No. MKML2LL/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Green - Part No. MD774FD/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Gold - Part No. MKM92VC/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Blue - Part No. MC751C/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Space Gray - Part No. ME949C/A iPod Shuffle 2GB - Black - Part No. MKMJ2VC/A Introduced in September 2010, the redesigned fourth generation iPod Shuffle returned to its classic, wearable form—resembling the second-generation models, it has a clip on the back and a circular bank of physical buttons on the front. This marked the final installment in the iPod Shuffle series, discontinued on July 27, 2017. Starting Bid $200

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‘It’s like having the whole internet in your pocket’—unopened first generation iPod Touch

3074. Apple iPod Touch (1st Generation, Sealed - 8GB). Unopened first generation original Apple iPod Touch, Part No. MA623LL/A (8GB), Serial No. 1C747UPTW4N. The front of the box features a life-size image of the device’s front screen with Lennon Legend album cover, and the back contains the device’s specifications in English and French (as it was packaged for sale in the Canadian market). In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Released after the first-generation iPhone as a companion device, the first-generation iPod touch was a significant step forward in the iPod lineup, combining the music playback capabilities of earlier iPods with the touch interface and internet connectivity of the iPhone. It offered a rich multimedia experience, access to a wide range of applications, and the freedom to browse the web and stay connected on the go with its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Per Steve Jobs at the device’s unveiling on September 5, 2007: ‘The iPod Touch is the most advanced iPod we have ever created. It features a revolutionary multi-touch interface, stunning 3.5-inch display, and a thin design. It’s like having the whole internet in your pocket.’ Starting Bid $200

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3075. Apple iPad (First Generation, Sealed, 32GB/3G).

Unopened first generation original Apple iPad, Model A1337, Part No. PC496LL/A, Serial No. GB048T3PETU. The box features a life-size image of the iPad with ten icons on the screen; labels on the reverse identify the model as “PC496LL/A iPad Wi-Fi 3G 32GB-USA,” and describe the contents of the box: “Includes iPad with micro-SIM card, Dock Connector to USB Cables, and 10W USB Power Adapter.” In brand new, factory-sealed mint condition. Development of the iPad began as early as 2002, and Steve Jobs told Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher that the idea for the iPhone actually came from the development of the iPad: “I’ll tell you a secret. It began with the tablet. I had this idea about having a glass display, a multitouch display you could type on with your fingers. I asked our people about it. And six months later, they came back with this amazing display. And I gave it to one of our really brilliant UI guys. He got [rubber

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band] scrolling working and some other things, and I thought, ‘my God, we can build a phone with this!’ So we put the tablet aside, and we went to work on the iPhone.” After the iPhone’s massively successful release in 2007, Apple’s engineers were free to return their focus to the tablet project—essentially bringing the iPhone’s intuitive multi-touch interface to a much larger display, allowing it to be used more like a laptop or netbook. When introducing the first iPad on January 27, 2010, Steve Jobs promised: “iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price… iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.” Since that time, the iPad has become the best-selling tablet computer series in history, with over 670 million units sold. Starting Bid $200


Unopened 1st generation Series 0 Apple Watch Hermès (38 mm, stainless steel) 3076. Apple Watch Hermes Series 0 (Steel, 38 mm, Unopened). Rare unopened Apple Watch Hermès Series 0 (Model A1553, Part No. MLC02B/A, Serial No. FHLR512WGR7R), which premiered in October 2015 as an exclusive collaborative release between Apple and the Hermès luxury design house in Paris. This first generation Apple Watch Hermès features a 38 mm case made of 316L grade polished stainless steel, a sapphire crystal retina display, and a ceramic back, which houses a 520 MHz processor, 512 MB of onboard RAM, and 8 GB of storage capacity. Includes a “Double Tour” leather band in brown Fauve Barenia calf leather with a stainless steel buckle. The pristine orange presentation box is wrapped neatly with its original brown ribbon. Accompanied by its original orange Hermès gift bag. Starting Bid $500

Stunning first generation Apple Watch Hermès— 42 mm, stainless steel, never opened 3077. Apple Watch Hermes Series 0 (Steel, 42 mm, Sealed). Rare unopened Apple Watch Hermès Series 0 (Model

A1554, Part No. MLCC2B/A, Serial No. FHLQK19GGR81), which premiered in October 2015 as an exclusive collaborative release between Apple and the Hermès luxury design house in Paris. This first generation Apple Watch Hermès features a 42 mm case made of 316L grade polished stainless steel, a sapphire crystal retina display, and a ceramic back, which houses a 520 MHz processor, 512 MB of onboard RAM, and 8 GB of storage capacity. Includes a “Single Tour” leather band in brown Fauve Barenia calf leather with a stainless steel buckle. Accompanied by its original shipping box and May 2016 receipt from the Apple Online Store. Starting Bid $200

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Super early Apple Computer bank check—the third ever written— signed by “steven jobs” in March 1976, pre-dating the official founding of the company 3078. Steve Jobs Signed 1976 Apple Computer Check No. 3 - PSA GEM MINT 10. Wells Fargo bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Steve Jobs, “steven jobs,” payable to Elmar Electronics for $13.86, March 19, 1976. Drawn on the account of “Apple Computer,” penned in red ink in another hand, the check gives the fledgling firm’s address as the famed ‘Apple Garage’ property in Los Altos. This temporary check, issued upon opening Apple’s first bank account, bears the same routing and account numbers as other early Apple Computer Company checks we have offered—those, however, date to July 1976 and are imprinted with Apple’s first official address at ‘770 Welch Rd., Ste. 154, Palo Alto’—the location of an answering service and mail drop that they used while still operating out of the famous Jobs family garage. In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.”

Marked as check “No. 3,” this ultra-early check pre-dates the official founding of Apple Computer, Inc.—some thirteen days later, on April 1, 1976, co-founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne would sign the partnership agreement that officially brought Apple Computer into existence. In March 1976, the month of this check, Wozniak had completed work on an innovative microcomputer design—now known as the Apple-1 Computer—and Jobs suggested that they sell it. Based on the early date, this check for $13.86 to Elmar Electronics—an electronics distribution house with locations in Palo Alto and Mountain View, California—likely represents payment for component parts affiliated with the first Apple-1 prototypes. Elmar was also offering microcomputer courses and seminars at the time, on subjects including Intel memory, the Motorola 6800 processor, and microprocessor programming. Boasting the GEM MINT autograph of Steve Jobs, this is a superior and historic example of a remarkably early Apple Computer check. Starting Bid $5,000

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30 years before the iPhone, Steve Jobs pays Apple Computer’s $200 telephone bill 3079. Steve Jobs Signed ‘Apple Computer Company’ Check to Pacific Telephone (July 8, 1976) - PSA GEM MT 10. Apple Computer Company check, 6 x 3, filled out

in type and signed by Jobs, “steven jobs,” payable to Pacific Telephone for $201.41, July 8, 1976. Headed “Apple Computer Company,” the check uses Apple’s first official address at “770 Welch Rd., Ste. 154, Palo Alto” — the location of an answering service and mail drop that they used while still operating out of the famous Jobs family garage. In very fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” A desirable Jobs-signed check paying Apple Computer’s telephone bill some 31 years before the release of the first iPhone on June 29, 2007. During this period in the summer of 1976, roughly four months after founding the Apple Computer Company, Jobs and Wozniak were hard at work building their first product. Though initially conceived as a kit to be soldered together by the end user—like most enthusiast computers of the era—the Apple-1 became a finished product at the behest of Paul Terrell, owner

of The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California, one of the first personal computer stores in the world. Terrell offered to buy 50 of the computers—at a wholesale price of $500 a piece, to retail at $666.66—but only if they came fully assembled. With this request, Terrell aimed to elevate the computer from the domain of the hobbyist/enthusiast to the realm of the mainstream consumer. Wozniak later placed Terrell’s purchase order in perspective: ‘That was the biggest single episode in all of the company’s history. Nothing in subsequent years was so great and so unexpected.’ Thus, the Apple-1 was one of the first completely assembled ‘personal’ computers that simply worked out of the box with a few accessories that could be purchased from a local electronics store (a power supply, case, keyboard, and monitor were not included). All together, over a span of 10 months or so, Jobs and Wozniak produced about 200 Apple-1 computers and sold 175 of them. A superb check signed by the innovative personal computing pioneer. Starting Bid $2,500

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3080. Steve Jobs Apple Business Card. Original Apple Computer business card for Steve Jobs as chairman

of the board, 3.5 x 2, featuring the company’s colorful rainbow logo. The card’s text reads: “Steven P. Jobs, Chairman of the Board, Apple Computer, Inc., 20525 Mariani Avenue, MS: 3K, Cupertino, California 95014, 408 973-2121 or 996-1010.” In fine condition, with two small unobtrusive creases, and a light stain on the reverse. This card dates to the period when Jobs served as Apple’s chairman from February 1981 until his resignation in September 1985. Although Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, he didn’t reassume the role of chairman until August 24, 2011, the date of his resignation as CEO and some six weeks before his passing. Starting Bid $200

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Extremely rare, perfectly graded Steve Jobs-signed Apple Computer business card from circa 1983

3082. Steve Jobs Signed Apple Business Card (c. 1983) - PSA GEM MT 10. Highly coveted circa 1983 Apple

Computer business card of Steve Jobs, which is signed neatly in black ink, “steve jobs.” The off-white card, ​​3.5 x 2, features the iconic ‘rainbow’ version of the Apple ‘byte’ logo and reads: “Steven Jobs, Chairman Board of Directors,” with the company’s address and contact information listed below: “10260 Bandley Drive, Cupertino, California 95014, (408) 996-1010.” In fine condition, with a faint stain on the front from an old tape stain on the back. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” Prior to this sale, RR Auction has offered a total of 10 Steve Jobs business cards, with just one dating to circa 1983. This offered Apple Computer business card represents our second from that elusive time frame, but it is made exponentially rarer by the presence of Jobs’s bold, neatly placed signature. Less than five Jobs-signed Apple Computer business cards—from any period—have successfully passed PSA/DNA authentication. Starting Bid $1,000

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A would-be ‘Stevenote’ from April 1983 – Jobs declines an early keynote speaking engagement for an ASU ‘Computer Day’ as he preps for the launch of Macintosh 3081. Steve Jobs Typed Letter Signed (1983), Declining an Early Keynote Speaking Engagement.

TLS, signed “steve jobs,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Apple Computer Inc. letterhead, April 8, 1983. Letter to Kevin Kucera, chairman of the Computer Club at the American Graduate School of International Management (AGSIM), in full: “I very much appreciate your inviting me to be the keynote speaker for Computer Day this April. Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend due to prior commitments. I wish your club every success!” Includes the original Apple Computer mailing envelope. In fine condition.

‘Stevenotes,’ the iconic keynote speeches of Steve Jobs, were, for many, unmissable events. One man, one stage, conveying complex ideas simply and engagingly. Jobs spoke to a world beyond the tech realm, inviting all interested parties to see why Apple Computers stood at the forefront of innovation. Perhaps most exciting, Jobs’s speeches also served as unveilings for landmark Apple products like the iPod, iPhone, and Macbook Air. The first significant (and recorded) keynote speech delivered by Steve Jobs occurred when he introduced the Macintosh to Apple sales teams in Hawaii on October 23, 1983, exactly six months after AGSIM’s scheduled Computer Day. If he had accepted the AGSIM engagement, said speech would have been one of the earliest in Jobs’s prolific oratory career; his earliest known public speech, not recorded for television purposes, was in 1980 when he spoke at the PR agency of Regis McKenna, who was an early advisor to Apple and a mentor to Jobs. Starting Bid $1,000

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“If you’re as good as you tell us you are (and we expect), your salary will increase”— fresh from Apple, Steve Jobs recruits for NeXT in January 1986 3084. Steve Jobs Typed Letter Signed - Early 1986 Employment Offer from the NeXT CEO - “If you’re as good as you tell us you are (and we expect), your salary will increase”. TLS signed “steven jobs,” one page, 8.5 x 11, NEXT letterhead, January 8, 1986. Letter to Caroline Rose, who was then working as a Macintosh document supervisor at Apple. In full: “We are pleased to extend the following offer of employment to you: - Salary of $50,000 /yr, paid monthly, in advance, on the first working day of each month. - A great benefits plan including major medical, dental, vision and prenatal. - An opportunity for you to purchase 1250 shares of Next, Inc. common stock at 50¢/ share ($625). - If you’re as good as you tell us you are (and we expect), your salary will increase to at least $60,000 by

February 1987 and $65,000 by August 1987. Caroline, we are all very excited about your joining the team. We think your contributions will be invaluable and look forward to working with you.” Above the line for the recruit’s signature is typed: “I accept this insanely great offer !!!”—“insanely great” being a famous Jobs-ism used to introduce the Macintosh in 1984. The offer, which was accepted by Rose, was very unusual in that there was no job title, department, or specific areas of responsibility. In fine condition. Jobs had founded NeXT just four months earlier in September of 1985, and was still very much immersed in the company’s recruitment process at the time this particular letter was signed; interestingly, Rose was hired before Jobs commissioned graphic designer Paul Rand to design the company’s iconic logo. Starting Bid $1,000

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Jobs takes his family to Pirates of the Caribbean, signs a ticket stub for a seat-swapping moviegoer 3085. Steve Jobs Signed Movie Ticket Stub. Ballpoint

signature, “Steve Jobs,” on the back of a 3.25 x 2 movie ticket stub from Century Cinema 16 in Mountain View, California, which was issued for a 7:35 PM showing of the Disney adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on August 23, 2003. In very good to fine condition, with a tear (made by the usher before signature) at the bottom touching, but not adversely affecting, the first letter of Jobs’ last name. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient: “Throughout my life, I only used and owned Apple computers. The adventure started when I was a teenager after my dad got our family an Apple //e on which I learned the basics of programming. Since then, I enjoyed using Apple computers throughout my education and professional life. Between July 2002 and September 2003, I moved to the US to work in the Bay Area as a researcher at Stanford University. Under the leadership of Steve Jobs, Apple was experiencing a remarkable resurgence, marked by the successful launch of iMac in 1998. The company was also starting to revolutionize the portable music industry with the introduction of iPod and the creation of the iTunes store, making this era a particularly exciting time for any Apple enthusiast. As a fan of Apple, I couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Infinite Loop campus store in Cupertino and grab a few souvenirs during my time working in the Bay Area. But nothing came close to the extraordinary encounter that awaited me on the evening of August 23, 2003, just one week before I would head back to Europe. That evening, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was showing at Century Theatres on N Shoreline Blvd in Mountain View. I was seated at the back of the room patiently waiting for the movie to begin when a man accompanied by some children tapped on my shoulder and kindly asked me if I could move by one seat so that they could all comfortably sit

together. I gladly accepted and while I was moving, I suddenly realized that I had just spoken to Steve Jobs. Being such an Apple enthusiast, it took me some time to recover from this surprise. I thought it would be wonderful to get an autograph from him. At that time, I was not aware that he was more than reluctant to accept such requests. Moreover, I did not want to potentially upset him before he could happily enjoy the movie, so I chose to wait until we were leaving the room to address him. Today I still remember the exact words I had prepared in my head to be as respectful as possible and they were: ‘Mr. Jobs, would you do me a favor? I am a big fan of Apple, and I would like to know if you would accept to sign an autograph for me?’ His response was ‘Sure’ and as I had no paper on me, the only thing I could hand him was a pen and my movie ticket that he signed in the palm of his hand. Expressing sincere gratitude, I warmly thanked him and exited the room with immense joy. I have kept this precious and exceptional autograph carefully for the past 20 years. In retrospect, I think it’s fortunate that it was signed on this movie ticket. First, it’s precisely dated and used, making it more vibrant and livelier than if it had been signed on a random piece of paper. Second, it’s quite unique compared to the few other known autographs of Mr. Jobs as it illustrates another important facet of his life. Indeed, we all know him for his role as Apple CEO and for his genius in designing remarkable products. In the first decade of the 21st century, one could argue that he was at the pinnacle of his creativity, and by 2003, the concept of the iPhone, destined to revolutionize the phone and mobile communication industry, was certainly already germinating in his mind. But on that precise evening of August 23rd, 2003, as busy as he was, he was simply relaxing and enjoying family time watching the movie Pirates of the Caribbean I with his children, adding a palpable human touch to this movie ticket and autograph.” Starting Bid $1000

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3086. Ron Wayne Autograph Quote Signed - “Think Different!”.

Fantastic AQS signed “Ronald G. Wayne,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet of Apple Computer stationery, in full: “Ronald G. Wayne — In 1976 I co-founded the Apple Computer Co. with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It was a remarkable experience [sic], which ultimately changed the world! Think Different!” Wayne signs over his embossed personal seal. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3087. Ron Wayne Limited Edition Typed Manuscript - ‘The Apple Phenomenon — How It All Began’. Limited

edition typed manuscript by Ronald Wayne entitled “The Apple Phenomenon—How It All Began,” six pages, 8.5 x 11, numbered 18/25, signed at the conclusion in black ink over his embossed personal seal, “Ronald G. Wayne, Co-Founder, Apple Computer Co., April 1, 1976,” who adds to the left, “To creative minds everywhere, follow your star, wherever it leads!” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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While still at Apple in 1984, Woz agrees to publish his ‘Oral History of Apple Computer’

3088. Apple Computer: Steve Wozniak Signed Document Consenting to the Release of his Speaking Engagement, 1984. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 26, 1984. Wozniak consents to the release of his lecture, ‘An Oral History of Apple Computer,’ given at the New York Computer Fair on September 24, 1983, as part of Charles Mann’s “educational series tentatively titled ‘Powersharing.’” Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Wozniak, printing his name and writing the date below. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Apple Computer, Inc. mailing envelope, as well as Mann’s retained typescript of his letter to Woz, enclosing a copy of the final cassette tape and asking for permission to release it. The resource guide to The Powersharing Series offers a vignette about the speaker and his talk: ‘Woz was still with Apple at this time. More information about company origins, persona and philosophy.’ From the Charles Mann Powersharing Collection. Starting Bid $200

3089. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Apple-1 Operation Manual. Brad-bound facsimile of the original Apple-1 operation manual, 8.5 x 11,

12 pages, signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak (“Woz”) and Ron Wayne (“Ronald G. Wayne, Apple Computer Co., Co-Founder 1976”), who signs over his embossed personal seal. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3090. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Apple innovators

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, signed in blue felt tip by company co-founders Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne, who adds “Apple Computer Co., Co-Founder 1976,” who signs over his embossed personal seal. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower right corner. A great early portrait bearing an uncommon full signature from Woz. Starting Bid $200

3091. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Apple co-

founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak holding an Apple I circuit board during the early days of personal computers, signed in blue felt tip by Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne, who signs over his embossed personal seal. In fine condition, with affixed caption labels and a PSA/DNA label, and slightly grainy image quality. A great early portrait bearing an uncommon full signature from Woz. Starting Bid $200

3092. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Photograph. Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the white Apple logo

and slogan, “Stay hungry. Stay foolish,” on a black background with silhouettes of Steve Jobs and a child, signed in silver ink by the Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak (“Think Different! Woz”) and Ron Wayne (“Ronald G. Wayne”), who signs over his embossed personal seal and adds, “Ronald G. Wayne, Co-Founder Apple Computer Co., 1976.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

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3093. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Photograph. Glossy 14 x 11 photo of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in their early Apple days, signed in blue felt tip by company co-founders Steve Wozniak (“Woz, Think Different!”) and Ron Wayne (“Ronald G. Wayne”), who signs over his embossed personal seal and adds “Ronald G. Wayne, Co-Founder, Apple Computer Co., 1976.” In fine condition, with a couple of small scratches, one that touches Woz’s signature, and an authenticity label affixed to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

3094. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Photograph. Glossy 14 x 11 photo of an original Apple-1

computer setup, signed in blue felt tip by company co-founders Steve Wozniak (“Think Different! Woz”) and Ron Wayne (“Ronald G. Wayne”), who signs over his embossed personal seal and adds “Ronald G. Wayne, Co-Founder, Apple Computer Co., 1976.” In fine condition, with an authenticity label affixed to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

3095. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Apple-1 Schematic. Printed reproduction of an Apple-1 Computer schematic

diagram, 11 x 17, signed in blue and black felt tip by company co-founders Steve Wozniak, “Think Different! Woz,” and Ronald Wayne, “Ronald G. Wayne,” who signs over his embossed personal seal and adds “Ronald G. Wayne, Co-Founder, Apple Computer Co., 1976.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

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Woz and Wayne sign with the Apple imperative: “Think Different!”

3096. Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne Signed Replica Apple-1 Circuit Board. Desirable replica of the

Apple-1 Computer circuit board, 15.5 x 9.25, signed in black felt tip by two of Apple’s co-founders, “Think Different! Woz” and “Ronald G. Wayne.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3097. Apple Mac OS X Demo Poster. Uncommon original color 16 x 21 poster advertising a demo of the Mac OS X operating system, featuring a large blue “X” at center, with text reading: “You’re invited to a peaceful demonstration. Join us for a demonstration of the world’s most advanced operating system. Mac OS X.” The bottom features Apple’s logo in blue, with the brand’s famous slogan below: “Think different.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Apple IIe promotional poster sent to the CEO: “Steve Jobs, 15900 West Road, Los Gatos, CA”

3098. Steve Jobs’s Apple IIe Promotional Poster with Original Shipping Tube. Steve Jobs’s color 36 x 36

promotional poster for the Apple IIe personal computer, which is accompanied by its original shipping tube with an affixed Apple Computer Inc. label, directing the poster to its eventual recipient: “Steve Jobs (1), 15900 West Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030.” The tube also bears a UPS label postmarked on April 29, 1983. The poster features a central image of the Apple IIe and a Disk II floppy disk drive on a decorated desktop, with the poster’s upper portion bearing the Apple ‘rainbow logo’ and text: “The Most Personal Computer.” Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, heavier to the right side. Starting Bid $200

3099. Apple Computer ‘Apple IIc Typewriter Plus’ Poster. Uncommon original color 24 x 36 Apple Computer poster for the typewriter system of the Apple IIc personal computer, picturing an overhead view of a messy desk with typewriter, scissors, and dictionary, and the lower section showing the Apple IIc printer setup between caption text: “It’s time to change the error of your ways” and “The Apple IIc Typewriter Plus system. The better tool for typing.” The Apple rainbow logo appears below. In fine condition, with a crease to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

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3100. Apple Computer Vintage ‘Learning Series’ Poster. Original

color 38.75 x 24.75 Apple Computer poster for the company’s Apple Learning Series, a K-6 educational multimedia kit, featuring 10 different artistic Apple-related designs, with each artist’s name printed to the lower left of their respective piece. The Apple rainbow logo appears in the lower right corner with the text: “Apple Learning Series.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3101. Apple Computer and Mathematica ‘Albert Einstein’ Test Proof Poster. Scarce original color 26 x 40

test proof of the Apple Computer, Inc. dealer poster promoting the Macintosh software application Mathematica by Wolfram Research, which depicts a large stylized portrait of theoretical physicist Albert Einstein with a speech bubble saying “WOW,” and a lower chalkboard margin reading: “Macintosh + Mathematica = ∞.” The Apple rainbow logo is present below. The main poster image is bordered in white, with the right margin featuring color test bars. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3102. Apple Computer Vintage ‘Own-A-Mac’ Jungle Animals Poster. Original color 34 x 16 Apple Computer poster from their 1989 ‘Own-AMac’ promotional campaign, which shows an artistic image of several wild animals emerging from the jungle, with lower text reading: “To survive the jungle out there, you’ve got to master our game. Big savings on Macintosh computers will put you way ahead of the game. But act now — the game ends on June 30.” The Apple rainbow logo appears in the upper left corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3103. Apple Computer Vintage ‘Educator Discount Program’ Poster. Scarce original

color 22 x 34 Apple Computer poster promoting their ‘Educator Discount’ program, showing a teacher looking over a paper in his home office, the Macintosh II situated on his desk under a large bright window. The Apple rainbow logo appears in the lower border between the caption text: “Apple is giving educators a reward for doing their homework” and “Ask about our Educator Discount program.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3104. Apple Computer Vintage ‘Macintosh PowerBook’ Poster. Original color 36 x 24 Apple Computer

poster for the Macintosh PowerBook, showing the laptop open with its bright screen picturing a rolling highway with green hills to either side, imagery that aligns with its black-and-white highway background. The upper and lower borders bear caption text, “PowerBook. Take one out and open it up” and “The award-winning Macintosh PowerBook. Now in color,” and the lower right corner features the Apple rainbow logo. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface impressions. Starting Bid $200

3105. Apple Computer Vintage ‘Macintosh’ Poster. Uncommon

original circa 1993 color 36 x 24 Apple Computer poster promoting Macintosh computer lineup from the early 1990s, picturing the Macintosh Classic, the Macintosh LC, the Macintosh Centris, and the Macintosh Quadra seated together on a large red couch. The upper and lower margins feature caption text that reads: “Make yourself comfortable” and “Apple Macintosh: Easy to learn, easy to use, and easy to live with.” The Apple rainbow logo appears in the lower right corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3106. Apple iBook ‘Tangerine’ and ‘Blueberry’ Posters (2) from Macworld 1999. Two original color 24

x 36 posters advertising the ‘clamshell’ iBook G3, featuring images of the notebook computers in the original ‘Tangerine’ and ‘Blueberry’ colors, superimposed with the words “go go go.” Both feature a “Macworld New York 99” scroll across the bottom. Rolled and in fine condition, with light edgewear and minor foxing to the reverse of the ‘Blueberry’ poster. The revolutionary Apple iBook G3 clamshell laptop was introduced by Apple in the summer of 1999 at the Macworld Expo in NYC. Starting Bid $200

3107. Apple iMac ‘Rebirth of Cool’ Poster. Uncommon

original color 22 x 28 poster advertising the iMac G3, featuring a profile image of the translucent ‘graphite’ version of the desktop computer with text below: “The Rebirth of Cool.” The bottom features Apple’s logo in graphite, with the brand’s famous slogan below: “Think different.” A “1999” Apple Computer copyright notice is imprinted along the right edge. Rolled and in fine condition, with some minor edge creasing. Starting Bid $200

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Complete ‘Educator Set’ of posters issued for Apple’s iconic ‘Think Different’ campaign

3108. Apple ‘Educator Series’ Posters (10) Complete Set with Original Box. Complete ‘Educator Set’ of promotional posters issued for Apple’s iconic ‘Think Different’ campaign from 2000, containing all ten 11 x 17 posters, with subjects including: Cesar Chavez, Miles Davis, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Mohandas Gandhi, Jane Goodall, Jim Henson and Kermit, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Pablo Picasso, and James Watson. Includes the original “To the crazy ones” shipping box, the set’s 2-page ‘Apple Genius Biographies’ sheets, four issues of the Apple newsletter Imagine: News for the K-12 Community from Apple (one for March 1999 and three for October 1999), and the original Apple transmittal letter issued to an “Educator.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3109. Apple iBook ‘Think Different’ Poster. Uncommon

original color 22 x 28 poster advertising the ‘clamshell’ iBook G3, featuring an image of three of the colorful notebook computers with text below: “iBook. Now with iMovie.” The bottom features Apple’s logo in green, alongside the brand’s famous slogan: “Think different.” A “2000” Apple Computer copyright notice is imprinted along the left edge. Rolled and in fine condition, with one tiny edge tear. Starting Bid $200

3110. Apple iBook Graphite ‘Black Tie Optional’ Poster. Uncommon original color 22 x 28 poster advertising

the ‘clamshell’ iBook G3, featuring an image of the ‘graphite’ version of the notebook computer with text below: “Black tie optional.” The bottom features Apple’s logo in graphite, with the brand’s famous slogan below: “Think different.” A “2000” Apple Computer copyright notice is imprinted along the right edge. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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3111. Apple iMac G3 ‘Flower Power’ and ‘Blue Dalmatian’ Posters (2). Two uncommon original posters advertising the colorful variants of the iMac G3:

Original color 22 x 28 poster advertising the iMac G3, featuring a near-profile image of the colorful ‘Flower Power’ version of the desktop computer with text below: “Rip. Mix. Burn. The new iMac. Now with iTunes and CD-RW.” The bottom features Apple’s logo in graphite, alongside the brand’s famous slogan below: “Think different.” A “2001” Apple Computer copyright notice is imprinted along the right edge. Rolled and in fine condition. Original color 24 x 24 poster advertising the colorful ‘Flower Power’ and ‘Blue Dalmatian’ versions of the iMac G3, featuring images of the computers themselves and close-ups of their playful patterns. A “2001” Apple Computer copyright notice is imprinted along the right edge. Rolled and in fine condition, with light creasing and edgewear. Starting Bid $200

3112. Apple II ‘Japanese Version’ Manuals. Group lot of six rare Japanese-language manuals for the Apple II personal computer, which includes the following titles: Apple II: Reference Manual (with included main logic board schematic); Apple II: Basic Programming Manual; Apple II: The DOS Manual (Disk Operating System); Apple II: Japanese Programmers Aid #1 (Complete Explanation of Monitor High Resolution); The Applesoft Tutorial; and Applesoft II: Basic Programming Reference Manual. The Apple II Aid manual was published by Nippon Soft & Hard, Co., and the interior of the Applesoft Tutorial bears some handwritten annotations. In overall fine condition, with varying degrees of toning and wear to the covers, with spotting to spines and textblocks. Starting Bid $100 78 |

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3114. Apple Logo Vintage Oversized Embroidery Patch. Large vintage circa 1978 Apple ‘rainbow’ embroidered

logo patch, measuring 9.75˝ x 10.5˝, featuring a white merrowed edge. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet of cardboard. In fine condition. The consignor notes: “I was doing work for the Marketing Department at Apple in Cupertino, circa 1978, and decided to commission 5 of these patches. I gave away 4 of them to Apple employees and kept one for myself. I was going to have it sewn onto a jacket but never got to doing it.” Starting Bid $200


Woz’s custom-made Apple rainbow sunglasses

3115. Steve Wozniak’s Apple Rainbow Glasses. Exceedingly rare pair of Apple ‘rainbow’ sunglasses that Steve Wozniak

had custom made by an optometrist circa 1979, produced as one of a limited issue of 30. The sunglasses have Metzler-TWE 145 frames and feature vibrant rainbow-colored lenses designed in the shape of the iconic Apple logo. The cover of Steve Carr’s 1984 book, WOZ: the Prodigal Son of Silicon Valley, depicts Wozniak wearing a pair of these sweet shades. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Rare, early “Apple II Mini Manual” given by Jobs and Woz to the creator of Pong 3113. Allan Alcorn: Apple II Owners Manual, Given by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Pong creator Allan

Alcorn’s original, early “Apple II Mini Manual,” given to him by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak upon the computer’s release in 1977, comprising an introductory section (“Getting Started With Your Apple II Board”) followed by sections on software, hardware, and demo tape program listings. The 68-page manual is bound in a simple red cardstock folder, 9 x 11.5, with a full-color cardstock ad/technical specification sheet in the front, mentioning the availability of “Games like Pong or Startrek.” Notably, the “Demo Tape Program Listings” section includes “Breakout” and “Pong With Bricks”—demonstrating the product’s origins and affiliation with Atari. The Apple II computer was originally bundled with two game paddles, specifically for the purpose of playing ‘Breakout.’ In very good to fine condition, with wear to the red wrappers. Alcorn had given Steve Jobs his start in the tech industry, first by hiring him at Atari and later by making introductions to potential investors and providing computer chips to Apple at cost. Later, Jobs offered Alcorn equity in the growing company—Alcorn said he said he’d take a free Apple II instead, which was accompanied by this early, unsophisticated version of its user manual. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Alcorn, in full: “In 1973 we were growing fast and we needed talented staff. A teenage hippy dropout from Reed College applied for a job as a technician and I hired him because he could sol-

der, read a schematic and was cheap. That was Steve Jobs. He soon saved up enough money to fund his trip to India to meet his guru and when he returned a year later he asked for his old job back. His buddy, Woz, designed a single board computer they called the Apple and first offered it to us at Atari to build but we declined as we were busy creating the home video game market. We introduced them to venture capitalist and sold them integrated circuits at our cost to help them get started. Jobs offered me stock in Apple but I said I already had enough wallpaper and said I’d like a free Apple II computer instead. Bad decision. So one Saturday, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and the majority of the company, maybe a dozen people, showed up at my home to give me my Apple II. It was one of the first Apple IIs produced, and at that point the owner’s manual was hand collated and put in a red 3 prong folder. Soon they had the owner’s manual bound in a more professional manner, but this was one of the rare first documents. It has been in my possession since Steve gave it to me. We hooked it up to the projection TV in my living room and Woz showed me how to program tiny basic. Soon I was programming and told my wife I could make it do anything. She asked me to make it wash the dishes or mop the floor and I told her I couldn’t do that so she told me to get it out of the living room. I used the Apple II as my main home workstation until I joined Apple Computer as a fellow in 1986 and I got my first Mac.” Starting Bid $300

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3116. Apple Computer Vintage Employees “Pride In Performance” Shirt. Vintage 1980s off-white “Pride In Perfor-

mance” collared shirt presented to employees of Apple Computer, size large, which features repeating designs of a victorious figure with a gold medal and raised arms, an exploding volcano, stars, pineapples, and small gray Apple Computer logos. The collar retains its original Identity Apparel of Malia (IAM!) tag. In fine condition, with some stains to the lower right. Starting Bid $100

3118. Apple Computer Vintage Sweatshirt. Vintage 1980s black crewneck sweatshirt, size medium (38-40), with the chest area featuring “Apple” in colors of green, orange, yellow, blue, and pink. The collar area retains the original Hanes tag. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

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3117. Apple Computer (10) Vintage Pins. Small collection of 10 vintage pins for Apple Computer, consisting of five locking pins and five pinback buttons, ranging in size from 1˝ x .25˝ to 2.5˝ in diameter. The five locking buttons, the majority with enamel designs, feature designs and text for AppleCare, S.W.A.T., Apple Fitness, and Apple User Group Connection, with one reading “Let’s Face It…We’re Super.” The five pinback buttons contain designs and text for AppleLink, HyperCard, Apple Teacher Training (Scholarship Program), and one reading “Make It Great, Nisha.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3119. Apple Ephemera Lot of (6) Promotional Publications. Ephemera group lot of six early Apple Computer promotional publications from the early 1980s, including: an “Apple II Computer System” brochure from 1979; an Apple In Depth product catalog/reference guide from Fall/Winter 1980; an “Apple II Education System” brochure from 1981; an Apple “Suggested Retail Price List” from March 1, 1981; a Macintosh launch brochure/booklet from December 1983; and a Macintosh and Lisa brochure from 1984. In overall fine to very fine condition, with some pencil and ink annotations. Starting Bid $200

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3120. Apple Service Manual: Technical Schematic Reference Book for Lisa, Apple II, Laserwriter, and More.

Scarce circa mid-1980s original binder of Apple Computer technical schematics, 17.5 x 12.5, 81 pages, entitled: “Apple Service, Level II, Technical Reference, #204-1011, Vol. III.” This extremely rare technical album includes schematics for the Apple Lisa and various Apple components, peripherals, and accessories. Among these are “Schematic, Motherboard, Lisa I,” “Mouse Electrical Schematic,” “Schematic, Uni/Duodisk Contrl.,” “Schematic, Interface Board, Profile, Apple ] [,” “Schematic, Disk Analog, Apple III Plus,” “Schematic, Controller, Lisa-Widget,” “Schematic, D.C. Controller, Laserwriter,” and many others. In fine condition, with light overall wear and soiling from use. Provenance: History of Science and Technology, Bonhams, November 3, 2021. Starting Bid $200

3121. Apple Orchard Magazine (Summer 1981). Issue of Apple Orchard magazine from Summer 1981, Vol. 2., No. 2, published for International Apple Core by Dilithium Press, 100 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, with the front cover featuring an artist’s drawing of a family camping and using an Apple Computer, and three article titles: “Disc Copy Controversy,” “True Descenders for the Silentype,” and “Pascal Introduction.” In fine condition, with rubbing to the front cover, some light stains to the back cover, and mild edgewear. Starting Bid $200

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3122. Apple ‘One Billion Sales’ Wine Glasses (1982) Complete Set of (4) with Original Slipcase Box. Stunning full set of four long-stem wine glasses (goblets) etched with the iconic Apple Computer logo, each 9.75˝ in height, which were presented to Apple employees in December 1982 when the company celebrated eclipsing $1 billion in sales. Includes its rare original presentation slipcase with inner Styrofoam packing; the front of the box reads, “For a Billion Dollar Achievement, December 1982,” and the back of the box bears a printed statement from Apple CEO Mike ‘A. C.’ Markkula. In overall fine condition, with noticeable wear to the slipcase, including scuffs, and small dents and tears. Starting Bid $200

3123. Through the Looking Glass Video Game - Sealed Copy for Macintosh and Lisa. Scarce factory-sealed first

edition of Through the Looking Glass by Steve Capps, remembered as one of the earliest video games written for the Apple Lisa and Apple Macintosh computers. The original box, which resembles an antique book, is sealed in its original wrapper, with green inventory label to the front and the textblock edge bearing an Apple Macintosh logo that reads: “This Software Runs On Macintosh and Lisa.” In fine condition, with a few small wrapper tears to textblock area.

Originally developed for the Apple Lisa under the name ‘Alice,’ the player takes the title role from Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel Alice in Wonderland, who is opposed by the computer playing a complete set of chess players. Alice moves about the board in real-time and attempts to capture the computer’s pieces while simultaneously avoiding the computer’s attempts to capture her. Starting Bid $200

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Immense, vibrant Apple Computer ‘rainbow logo’ display from the Macintosh manufacturing plant in Fremont, California 3124. Apple Large ‘Rainbow Logo’ Display Originates From the Macintosh Factory in Fremont, California. Huge Apple Computer, Inc. ‘rainbow logo’ display that hung above the main reception desk at Apple’s high-tech Macintosh manufacturing factory at 48233 Warm Springs Boulevard in Fremont, California. The hand-painted wooden logo approximately measures 44˝ x 51˝ x 3˝, which includes the ‘floating’ green upper leaf section. Although it’s uncertain when this display was first hung in the Fremont offices — the facility opened in January 1984 — the display was taken down from its wall when the plant was moved closer to its distribution center in Elk Grove, California, in 1992. In fine condition, with scattered scuffs and marks, and some chipping to the paint,

the majority occur along the rounded edges. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from the current owner. An impressive Apple Computer display piece that welcomed countless visitors to Fremont’s 120,000-square-foot Macintosh factory. Steve Jobs became inspired to build an automated Apple factory after a visit to the Alps Electronics plant in Furukawa, Japan, in 1983. Less than a year after this trip, his ‘factory of the future’ opened its bay doors and began production — the highly automated manufacturing facility was designed to produce up to one million units of the $2,495 Macintosh every single month. Starting Bid $500

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3125. Apple II Plus Jigsaw Puzzle. Circa 1983 500-piece jigsaw puzzle of the Apple II Plus personal computer, complete with its attractive original box with finished puzzle image on the top: a purple circuit board background with a cutaway color image of the Apple II Plus that reveals the built-in speaker and motherboard. When completed, the puzzle measures 16” x 20”. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

3126. Apple Lisa Computer (2) Vintage Pins. Two vintage pins for the Lisa desktop

computer developed by Apple and released on January 19, 1983, including: a small .5˝ x .5˝ red enamel Apple logo locking pin with “Lisa” in gold to center; and a color 1.5˝ x 1.5˝ vinyl pinback button with a Lisa logo to center and the Apple logo to the upper right corner. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $100

3127. Apple IIc Jigsaw Puzzle. Circa 1984

Japanese 45-piece ‘Record Jigsaw’ puzzle promoting the release of the Apple IIc personal computer, complete with its 7.25 x 7.25 ‘Puzzle of Ringo’ cardstock sleeve with the Apple rainbow logo on the front, and the reverse showing the Apple IIc setup with blocks of Japanese text, the upper two layered over the names of Apple’s famous cofounders: “Stephen Wozniak” and “Steven Jobs.” The completed puzzle, which vibrantly pictures the Apple rainbow logo against a black background, measures 6.75˝ in diameter. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

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3128. Apple Macintosh ‘Picasso’ Dealer Sign. Sought-

after Macintosh dealer’s sign, featuring a 10" x 10" etched glass panel with the iconic Macintosh ‘Picasso’ logo, set upon a 13"x 3" x 2.25" base. In fine condition, with some wear to the base. Released during the rollout of the Macintosh in 1984, these signs were given out to dealers, developers, and key personnel, and as promo items—it has been estimated that approximately 2,500 of these lighted displays were produced. Starting Bid $200

3129. Apple Macintosh ‘Picasso’ Dealer Sign. Scarce

and sought-after Macintosh dealer’s sign, featuring a 10” x 10” etched glass panel with the iconic Macintosh ‘Picasso’ logo, set upon a 13”x 3” x 2.25” base. In very good to fine condition, with trivial wear to the beige base, which is missing its bottom plate. Released during the rollout of the Macintosh in 1984, these signs were given out to dealers, developers, and key personnel, and as promo items—it has been estimated that approximately 2,500 of these lighted displays were produced. Starting Bid $200

3130. Apple Macintosh II Desktop Media Brochure.

Scarce spiral-bound Apple Macintosh desktop media book, 12 x 14, containing sample of desktop publishing materials created on the Macintosh. The cover reads, “The work in this book was conceived on a Macintosh, presented on a Macintosh, budgeted on a Macintosh, written and edited on a Macintosh, laid out on a Macintosh, typeset on a Macintosh, proofed on a Macintosh, approved on a Macintosh, and produced on a Macintosh,” and the first page promises: “You are about to see, touch, and hear reallife examples of what people around the country are creating with Apple Macintosh computers. The printed documents, overhead transparencies, 35mm slides, and ‘multimedia’ demonstrations in this book are all effective means of communication that we call ‘Apple Desktop Media.’” The 26-page book contains ten two-page spreads, each including a sample insert (maps, slides, transparencies, floppy disks, and printouts) that demonstrates the impressive capabilities of the Macintosh computer. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

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3131. Apple Computer Employees “May the Best Idea Win” T-Shirt. Vintage 1990s black “Apple Creative Services” employee t-shirt, size medium (38-40), which features an illuminated light bulb design above white text, and the back bears a white Apple logo above “May the best idea win.” The collar retains its original Hanes tag. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

3132. Apple-Owned Pioneer LaserDisc Player with Apple Training LaserDiscs. Pioneer LD-V4200 LaserVi-

sion Player with a “Property of Apple Computer, Inc.” tag on the rear, with LaserDisc sets containing Apple training materials, including: “Macintosh: Fundamentals & Beyond” (three discs, two sets with one case), “Macintosh Architecture” (one disc), “Apple Business Learning Broadcast Interactive Videodisc Draft Version 1.2” (two discs), “Apple by Apple” (one disc in case with “Prototype” sticker, plus two floppy disks and a CD-ROM), and “The Encyclopedia of Multimedia” (one disc in case, with guidebook and CD-ROMs). Accompanied by affiliated cables. In overall very good to fine condition, with one of the cases split at the hinge. Starting Bid $200

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3133. Apple 20th Anniversary Award. Rare and

highly displayable 20th Anniversary Apple Award made by the Hoya Crystal Corporation of Tokyo, Japan in 1997. This gorgeous limited edition crystal award, which features a central, expertly cut Apple logo depression, measures 6.25 x 6.25 x 2.25 and weighs approximately 7.5 pounds. The award is accompanied by its original presentation box and slipcase, with Hoya ‘thank you’ card, instruction booklet, and metal plaque. In fine condition. This award was presented to customers in Japan who purchased the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (or ‘TAM’) personal computer when it was released in 1997 to mark Apple’s 20th birthday. The machine was a technological showcase of the day, boasting a number of features beyond simple computing, and with a price tag aimed at the ‘executive’ market. The TAM was only released in five countries: the United States, Japan, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Starting Bid $200

3134. Apple Book: “Designed by Apple in California” - Rare Large Edition (Sealed). Rare large-format coffee table art book: Designed by Apple

in California. First edition, published by Apple, Inc. in 2016. Hardcover, 13 x 16.25, 300 pages, featuring 450 images of Apple products released from 1998 to 2015. Dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs, the book features a foreword by celebrated designer Jony Ive, who explains: ‘While this is a design book, it is not about the design team, the creative process, or product development. It is an objective representation of our work that, ironically, describes who we are. It describes how we work, our values, our preoccupations, and our goals. We have always hoped to be defined by what we do rather than by what we say. We strive, with varying degrees of success, to define objects that appear effortless. Objects that appear so simple, coherent, and inevitable that there could be no rational alternative.’ Published in ‘large’ and ‘small’ versions, this is the more expensive—and thus scarcer—’large’ edition. Sealed in its original box and in very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Rare coding keyset developed and owned by Doug Engelbart, as used in the ‘Mother of All Demos’ 3135. Douglas Engelbart’s Personally-Owned Rare Coding Keyset. Desirable chorded keyset input device

created by computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart, like that used in his iconic 1968 ‘Mother of All Demos.’ The rare keyset, measuring 5" x 5.5" x 1.25", features five keys (permitting 31 key-press combinations), for typing and entering commands. The bottom is labeled “Demo” and “Owned by Doug Engelbart,” and has an affixed maintenance notice written and initialed by Engelbart: “Bad ‘b’ switch; spring too weak, or key binding. Oct 94, DCE.” The device retains its braided cord, terminating in a serial connector. The five-button coding keyset was first publicly demonstrated in the ‘Mother of All Demos,’ where Engelbart presented many of the technological ideas that are now commonplace—including the computer mouse, hypertext, multiple windows, video conferencing, and shared editing of online documents. The keyset was meant to supplement—not replace—a traditional keyboard. Where a keyboard required a user to lift their hand from the mouse and look away from the screen, the keyset allowed them to continue using the mouse while typing by pressing down multiple switches simultaneously to make ‘chords,’ like a piano player. Using binary code, each ‘chord’ would input a specific character. The keyset and Engelbart’s three-button mouse also worked together—the keyset’s 31 combinations permitted input of all 26 letters of the alphabet, plus standard punctuation marks (comma, period, semicolon, question mark, and space). Used in conjunction with the keyset, the mouse buttons functioned as shift and command keys: with the middle button pressed, letters shifted to uppercase and other punctuation marks were accessible; pressing the left mouse button allowed entry of numbers and a further selection of punctuation and symbols. The ‘Mother of All Demos’ would prove to be massively influential, though it took well over a decade for Engelbart’s ideas to become mainstream. In the early 1970s, much of Engelbart’s original team ended up at Xerox PARC, where they continued their research in human-computer interaction and

kept improving upon the mouse. While touring Xerox PARC in 1979, Steve Jobs witnessed the concepts of the mouse and the graphical user interface (GUI) in action. Impressed by their user-friendliness, he aimed to simplify and incorporate these intuitive features into Apple’s computers. This is one of two chording keysets gifted by Engelbart to Valerie Landau during their collaboration on the development of new mobile input devices in 2010. They formed a company, Mobile Input Devices and Systems, that created a mobile text entry keypad and a typing glove as well as apps for the iPhone and iPad using Engelbart’s binary alpha-numeric code, Devanagari, Braille, and Russian. Valerie Landau first met Douglas Engelbart in 1984 while in the Stanford University library looking for archival footage for a PBS documentary series called, ‘Silicon Valley.’ The curator asked her to transfer the film of ‘The Mother of All Demos’ onto video tape. While viewing the footage during the transfer process, Landau’s life was changed. The film crew interviewed Engelbart and after the TV show aired Engelbart asked her and the show’s producer to work with him to articulate his ideas. The two collaborated on a variety of projects for the following 28 years. They collaborated on creating an Educational Networked Improvement community and on the book The Engelbart Hypothesis: Dialogs with Douglas Engelbart as well as the Engelbart Historical Mural with Eileen Clegg. For the 50th anniversary of the Mother of All Demos, Smithsonian Magazine commissioned Landau to write the article ‘How Douglas Engelbart Invented the Future: Two decades before the personal computer, a shy engineer unveiled the tools that would drive the tech revolution.’ Over the decades of friendship Valerie Landau also co-organized countless events with various groups to discuss and celebrate Engelbart’s work including two Program for the Future conferences as well as many birthday celebrations including one at Stanford University for his 81st birthday and The Tech Museum celebration for his 85th birthday. Starting Bid $1,000

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Rare Engelbart coding keyset with iPad interface—connecting past and present in human-computer input devices 3136. Douglas Engelbart Coding Keyset, iPad, and Signed Book. Fantastic chorded keyset input device created by computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart, like that used in his iconic 1968 ‘Mother of All Demos,’ and, later, circa 2010, in the invention of new mobile input devices as part of TipTap.mobi. The rare keyset, measuring 5" x 5.5" x 1.25", features five keys (permitting 31 key-press combinations), for typing and entering commands. The device retains its braided cord, terminating in a serial connector. Additionally includes a first generation 16GB iPad and interface adapters used in the development of TipTap.mobi. The interface for using the keyset with the iPad was developed by Valerie Landau, Rob Stephenson, Evan Schaffer, and Eric Matsuno. In addition to an app, TipTap was created allowing users to input directly onto the iPad using chorded combinations in Braille, Engelbart’s binary input system, Devanagari, and Russian.

The five-button coding keyset was first publicly demonstrated in the ‘Mother of All Demos,’ where Engelbart presented many of the technological ideas that are now commonplace—including the computer mouse, hypertext, multiple windows, video conferencing, and shared editing of online documents. The keyset was meant to supplement—not replace—a traditional keyboard. Where a keyboard required a user to lift their hand from the mouse and look away from the screen, the keyset allowed them to continue using the mouse while typing by pressing down multiple switches simultaneously to make ‘chords,’ like a piano player. Using binary code, each ‘chord’ would input a specific character. The keyset and Engelbart’s three-button mouse also worked together—the keyset’s 31 combinations permitted input of all 26 letters of the alphabet, plus standard punctuation marks (comma, period, semicolon, question mark, and space). Used in conjunction with the keyset, the mouse buttons functioned as shift and command keys: with the middle button pressed, letters shifted to uppercase and other punctuation marks were accessible; pressing the left mouse button allowed entry of numbers and a further selection of punctuation and symbols. The ‘Mother of All Demos’ would prove to be massively influential, though it took well over a decade for Engelbart’s ideas to become mainstream. In the early 1970s, much of Engelbart’s original team ended up at Xerox PARC, where they continued their research in human-computer interaction and

kept improving upon the mouse. While touring Xerox PARC in 1979, Steve Jobs witnessed the concepts of the mouse and the graphical user interface (GUI) in action. Impressed by their user-friendliness, he aimed to simplify and incorporate these intuitive features into Apple’s computers. This is one of two chording keysets gifted by Engelbart to Valerie Landau during their collaboration on the development of new mobile input devices in 2010. They formed a company, Mobile Input Devices and Systems, that created a mobile text entry keypad and a typing glove as well as apps for the iPhone and iPad using Engelbart’s binary alpha-numeric code, Devanagari, Braille, and Russian. Valerie Landau first met Douglas Engelbart in 1984 while in the Stanford University library looking for archival footage for a PBS documentary series called, ‘Silicon Valley.’ The curator asked her to transfer the film of ‘The Mother of All Demos’ onto video tape. While viewing the footage during the transfer process, Landau’s life was changed. The film crew interviewed Engelbart and after the TV show aired Engelbart asked her and the show’s producer to work with him to articulate his ideas. The two collaborated on a variety of projects for the following 28 years. They collaborated on creating an Educational Networked Improvement community and on the book The Engelbart Hypothesis: Dialogs with Douglas Engelbart as well as the Engelbart Historical Mural with Eileen Clegg. This lot includes a softcover copy of Evolving Collective Intelligence by Engelbart, Landau, and Clegg, signed and inscribed after the preface in black felt tip by Engelbart, “Valerie—really! Very!! Doug, Dec. 4, 2008.” For the 50th anniversary of the Mother of All Demos, Smithsonian Magazine commissioned Landau to write the article ‘How Douglas Engelbart Invented the Future: Two decades before the personal computer, a shy engineer unveiled the tools that would drive the tech revolution.’ Over the decades of friendship Valerie Landau also co-organized countless events with various groups to discuss and celebrate Engelbart’s work including two Program for the Future conferences as well as many birthday celebrations including one at Stanford University for his 81st birthday and The Tech Museum celebration for his 85th birthday. Starting Bid $1,000

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Early test gloves from Douglas Engelbart’s eyes-free mobile typing glove, The HandWriter 3137. Douglas Engelbart: ‘The HandWriter’ (6) Typing Glove Prototypes.

Impressive grouping of six early prototypes of The HandWriter typing glove that was co-developed by Douglas Engelbart and a team headed by Valerie Landau in early 2007. The HandWriter, a glove-based mobile keyboard designed for eyes-free, on-themove usability, was conceptualized as an evolutionary upgrade to the five-key coding keyset, a device Engelbart introduced in tandem with the first computer mouse at his iconic 1968 ‘Mother of All Demos.’ The prototypes consist of six gardening gloves, including two black left-handed gloves, blue right and left-handed gloves, and two green left-handed gloves, with sizes ranging from small to extra-large. All but one of the gloves feature swatches of silver Laird shielding tape that run the length of the back of the hand and terminate at the wrist, with four of the gloves retaining taped sections of wire; a large green glove with a white grip also includes its original control circuit card, with a label marked “PE020500, 01, 2006.46.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Demo-used prototypes for Engelbart’s eyes-free typing glove, The HandWriter 3138. Douglas Engelbart Personally-Used ‘The HandWriter’ Typing Glove Prototype. Amazing pair of

early prototypes of The HandWriter typing glove that was codeveloped by Douglas Engelbart and a team headed by Valerie Landau in early 2007. The HandWriter, a glove-based mobile keyboard designed for eyes-free, on-the-move usability, was conceptualized as an evolutionary upgrade to the five-key coding keyset, a device Engelbart introduced in tandem with the first computer mouse at his iconic 1968 ‘Mother of All Demos.’ The prototypes consist of a black left-handed gardening glove with gray grip, size medium, which Engelbart personally wore during a demonstration with Landau and noted tech blogger Robert Scoble in January 2008, and a black leather righthanded driving glove, size 7.5, which Landau wore during a HandWriter demo at the NextNow Collaboratory in Berkeley, California, in December 2008. Both gloves feature swatches of silver Laird shielding tape to the lower palm and fingertips that run the length of the back of the hand and terminate at the wrist, with Landau’s glove retaining its taped cluster of seven wires. Included with Landau’s glove is its original 8.75˝ x 4.75˝ fabric input pad, which was also used during the NextNow event. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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3139. Douglas Engelbart Signed Limited Edition Book. American engineer, inventor, and

an early computer and Internet pioneer (1925-2013) who is best known for his work on founding the field of human–computer interaction, particularly while at his Augmentation Research Center Lab in SRI International, which resulted in the creation of the computer mouse, and the development of hypertext, networked computers, and precursors to graphical user interfaces. These were demonstrated at the now-historic The Mother of All Demos in 1968. Rare signed book: Evolving Collective Intelligence by Valerie Landau and Eileen Clegg. Limited BETA edition, numbered 1/200. Self-published in 2008. Softcover, 6 x 8.75, 88 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink, “Doug E., 4 Dec. 08.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to the edges of the cover and some interior pages. Valerie Landau and Eileen Clegg worked with Engelbart for six years to write two books. Only 200 copies of the first book, Evolving Collective Intelligence, were distributed to the community for feedback at the 2008 Program for the Future Conference at The Tech Museum in San Jose, California. The second book, a limited edition of The Engelbart Hypothesis: Dialogs with Douglas Engelbart, was published after incorporating feedback. Doug Engelbart coined the term Collective IQ as a measure of how well people can work together on important challenges – how quickly and intelligently they can anticipate or respond to a situation, leveraging their collective perception, memory, insight, vision, planning, reasoning, foresight, and experience into applicable knowledge. Collective IQ is ultimately a measure of effectiveness. Starting Bid $200

3140. Douglas Engelbart (3) Mouse Pads, Presented to a Fellow Researcher from SRI International. Three SRI International mouse pads personally gifted by computer visionary Douglas Engelbart to his friend and colleague, Bill Daul, who was a member of Engelbart’s pioneering research team at SRI. Engelbart is remembered for founding the field of humancomputer interaction and for his development of the computer mouse. Each mouse pad, 9.25 x 7.75, features an image of the first computer mouse, a background image of Engelbart using the mouse with a computer setup, and white text: “The computer mouse was invented at SRI by Doug Engelbart in the early 1960s, and the first prototype was built by Bill English (seen below) in 1964.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $100

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3141. Douglas Engelbart Signed Book Portraits of Success (Presented to a Fellow Researcher from SRI International). Signed

book: Portraits of Success: Impressions of Silicon Valley Pioneers by Carolyn Caddes. First edition. Palo Alto, CA: Tioga Publishing, 1986. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.5 x 11.25, 138 pages. Signed and inscribed on his biography page in red felt tip, “For Bill Daul, a good friend! Doug Engelbart.” The signed page also bears a black facsimile signature, and the half-title page is signed by the book’s author. In fine condition, with scattered wear to the dust jacket. This book was personally given by Engelbart to Bill Daul, who was a member of Engelbart’s pioneering research team at SRI International. Starting Bid $200

3143. Douglas Engelbart: Three-Button ‘Mark II’ Hawley X063X Mouse (Presented to a Fellow Researcher from SRI International). Scarce original circa 1982

three-button ‘Mark II’ Hawley X063X roller mouse (Ser. No. 08368) developed for Xerox PARC by Bill English (co-inventor of the original mouse) and Jack Hawley, which was personally gifted by computer visionary Douglas Engelbart to his friend and colleague, Bill Daul, who was a member of Engelbart’s pioneering research team at SRI. The rectangular mouse, 2˝ x 3.25˝ x 1˝, features three black buttons to the top, and a clear product label from The Mouse House (Berkeley, California) to the underside. The mouse retains its original wire with a serial port connection. In fine condition, with missing coating to the wire. Starting Bid $200

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Rare coding keyset presented by Doug Engelbart to an SRI researcher

3142. Douglas Engelbart Coding Keyset Presented to a Fellow Researcher from SRI International. Scarce chorded keyset input device created by computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart, similar to the type used in his iconic 1968 ‘Mother of All Demos,’ which was personally gifted by computer visionary Douglas Engelbart to his friend and colleague, Bill Daul, who was a member of Engelbart’s pioneering research team at SRI. The keyset, made in an uncommon black-andbrown theme, measures 5" x 5.5" x 1.25" and features five keys (permitting 31 key-press combinations), for typing and entering commands. The underside of the keyset features an affixed label, “Cybernex, Palo Alto, California,” marked in red felt tip, “Keyset #68.” The device retains its braided rainbow cord, terminating in a serial connector. In fine condition.

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The five-button coding keyset was first publicly demonstrated in the ‘Mother of All Demos,’ where Engelbart presented many of the technological ideas that are now commonplace—including the computer mouse, hypertext, multiple windows, video conferencing, and shared editing of online documents. The keyset was meant to supplement—not replace—a traditional keyboard. Where a keyboard required a user to lift their hand from the mouse and look away from the screen, the keyset allowed them to continue using the mouse while typing by pressing down multiple switches simultaneously to make ‘chords,’ like a piano player. Using binary code, each ‘chord’ would input a specific character. Starting Bid $500


3144. Vannevar Bush Signed Book - Endless Horizons. Engineer (1890–1974) known for his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb as a primary organizer of the Manhattan Project. Signed book: Endless Horizons by Vannevar Bush. First edition. Washington, DC: Public Affairs Press, 1946. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 182 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “Vannevar Bush.” In fine condition, with sunning to the spine.

This collection of Bush’s writings and addresses includes his visionary essay, ‘As We May Think,’ originally published in The Atlantic Monthly in 1945. The piece is important in the history of technology as it anticipates several major aspects of personal computing as we know it today, including hypertext, the internet, and online encyclopedias. His proposed ‘Memex’ was a system for storing, organizing, and retrieving vast amounts of data, consisting of a desk equipped with projection screens, keyboards, and levers that offered access to microfilmed texts and imagery. Though today accomplished in the digital realm with computers and software, the general concepts put forth by Bush have revolutionized everyday life through the widespread use of services like Google and Wikipedia. Starting Bid $200

3145. Vannevar Bush: ‘As We May Think’ in The Atlantic (July 1945). Hard-to-find complete issue of The Atlantic from July 1945 (Volume 176, No. 1), featuring the first appearance of Vannevar Bush’s visionary essay, “As We May Think.” Boston, MA: The Atlantic Monthly Company, 1945. Subscriber’s edition in its original wrappers, 7.5 x 10.5, [1]-129,[5] pages. In very good condition, with general handling wear, cover creasing, small archival repairs to a few spots on the spine, and overall rippling from possible exposure to moisture at some point. Housed in a custom-made presentation folder with gilt-stamped green morocco spine.

Also includes a complete issue of Life from September 10, 1945, which features a reprint of “As We May Think” that includes illustrations of several of the concepts Bush puts forth-including the proposed memex desk, automatic typewriter, ‘cyclops’ universal-focus lens, and other futuristic technologies. Vannevar Bush’s article, found on pages 101-108 of The Atlantic, is important in the history of technology as it anticipates several major aspects of personal computing as we know it today, including hypertext, the internet, and online encyclopedias. His proposed ‘Memex’ was a system for storing, organizing, and retrieving vast amounts of data, consisting of a desk equipped with projection screens, keyboards, and levers that offered access to microfilmed texts and imagery. Though today accomplished in the digital realm with computers and software, the general concepts put forth by Bush have revolutionized everyday life through the widespread use of services like Google and Wikipedia. Starting Bid $200

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Rare oversized hand-drawn production schematic for an early custom Intel chip, built to modernize Disney World’s vending machines

3146. Original Hand-Drawn Oversized Blueprint for the Intel 1205 Chip - Designed for Disney World Vending Machines. Original hand-drawn blueprint for the Intel 1205 chip, accomplished in pencil on an off-white 30 x 30.5 sheet, matted and framed to an overall size of 36.5 x 35.5. The chip was designed by Matthew Miau in 1971 as a custom chip for Mars Money Systems (the candy company) for use in Disney World vending machines. As an early application of EPROM memory, it converted vending machines from mechanical to electronic systems. The large, highly intricate schematic is signed in the lower left by seven members of the Intel team, including Miau. In fine condition, with the mat somewhat loose within the frame. This represents Matthew Miau’s first project as engineer after joining Intel in 1971, before going on to work on the famed 8080 team. Miau left Intel in 1976 and founded multibillion

dollar MiTAC-Synnex Group, where he is chairman today. In an interview with the Computer History Museum, Miau reflected on this project: “When I first joined, as much as I wanted to try the microprocessor, I was given assignment to do a custom chip design for Disney World, for the company called the Mars Money Systems, to design a vending machine chip that recognizes the coins, to recognize a quarter, a dime, a nickel, and accumulates, and can then dispose the candy or whatever. And then, that was a very interesting project for me, very challenging. And I was very happy to be able to design the whole thing, and later write my test program. And that’s challenging for an engineer I think. I wish that all engineers have this kind of opportunity, to design for something and to write the test program itself, and to see that the chip works and sells.” The chip is also referenced in the 2001 article ‘Recollections of Early Chip Development at Intel,’ published in the Intel Technology Journal. Starting Bid $500

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Early letter from Microsoft founder Bill Gates, naming Apple, Atari, and RadioShack as companies that “sell our BASIC with their hardware” 3147. Bill Gates Early Typed Letter Signed (1978) listing Apple, Atari, and RadioShack as companies that “sell our BASIC with their hardware”. Early TLS signed “Bill,” one page, 8.5 x 11, vintage Microsoft letterhead, August 23, 1978. Letter to Wayne Green, publisher of Kilobaud Magazine in Peterborough, New Hampshire, in full: “The next time you are in this part of the country – please come visit! If you are coming to the Dallas show that might be a good chance. Everytime I read your newsletter or Kilobaud I remind myself to ask you out, so now I’m doing it. As you are probably aware Radio Shack, Apple, Commodore, OSI, MITS, Imsai, Pertec, National, ADDS, Ontel, Process Computer Systems, Exidy, Billings, General Electric, NCR, Atari, Intel Perkin-Elmer and many other companies sell our BASIC with their hardware. The most exciting work we’re doing I can’t write about in a letter, but it involves a company you often guess about in your columns. Also, I might be forced to tell you the inside story

about APL. I really look forward to sitting down and talking. Let me know if there is a good time in the near future.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of Green’s reply from September 8th. Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen developed Altair BASIC in 1975 as the first high-level programming language available for the Altair 8800 microcomputer. Its creation proved groundbreaking during the dawn of the microcomputer revolution and represented Microsoft’s first official product. BASIC became the standard programming language across different computer systems, many of which Gates mentions in the above letter: Atari, Commodore, MITS, and Apple. This profusion of BASIC programming led to the development of an untold number of early software applications and games, a distinction that contributed mightily to the growth of the software industry. Starting Bid $1,000

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3148. Sony TPS-L2 Walkman. Iconic original Sony TPS-L2 Walkman, serial no. 263022, measuring approximately 3.5˝ x 5.5˝ x 1˝, featuring the text, “Sony Stereo Cassette Player TPS-L2” across the top, with the original “Walkman” logo adhesive label at the bottom. This was the first portable cassette player released under the ‘Walkman’ name, featuring stereo audio, two headphone ports allowing simultaneous listening, and a ‘hotline’ button with small microphone allowing the two listeners to converse without removing their headsets; the original Sony MDR-3L2 headphones are included, as issued with the Walkman. Created by Sony co-founders Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka, along with Kozo Ohsone, the metal-cased blue-and-silver Walkman TPS-L2, went on sale in Japan on July 1, 1979, selling more than 30,000 units in its first two months; it was introduced in the U.S. In the UK in June 1980. Starting Bid $200

3149. TRS-80 Pocket Computer 2 (PC-2) with (2) Interface Accessories. A TRS-80

Pocket Computer 2 (Catalog No. 26-3601), better known as the PC-2, which includes its original blue Radio Shack box, 10˝ x 7.25˝ x 2˝, and contains the PC-2’s black carrying poach and ring-bound owner’s manual. The back of the PC-2 is numbered “C1024433” and bears an affixed ownership label. Includes two of the PC-2’s most popular interfaces: the Cassette/ Printer Interface (Cat. No. 26-3605), and the RS-232C Interface (Cat. No. 26-3612), both with original boxes and accessories. In overall fine and untested working condition; the box bears varying degrees of wear, including creases and some tears; the bottom of the P&C Interface box has been sealed with tape. Starting Bid $200

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3150. RadioShack: TRS-80 Microcomputer Product Catalog and Raaka-Tu Game Cassette. Two

early RadioShack items:

RadioShack product catalog for the TRS-80 microcomputer for 1982, 55 pages, 10.25 x 8.25, containing a large assortment of prices and descriptions for the TRS-80 computer line and its various accessories, including: TRS-80 Model 16, TRS-80 Color Computer, TRS-80 DT-1 Terminal, TRS-80 Model III Computer, TRS-80 Pocket Computer, and more. Raaka-Tu text adventure game cassette written for RadioShack’s TRS-80 by Robert Arnstein and released by Tandy Corporation in 1981. Labels to both sides are marked “Level II, MIII Basic, 16K.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3151. Akio Morita Document Signed. Japanese physicist and businessman (1921–1999) who co-founded the Sony Corporation. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1985. Morita consents to the release of a talk given as part of a Harvard IT series on March 6, 1985, as part of Charles Mann’s “series tentatively titled ‘The Powersharing Series.’” Morita’s talk included reflections on American vs. Japanese culture and business philosophy. Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Morita, printing his name and writing the date below. Countersigned in ink by Mann. In fine condition. From the Charles Mann Powersharing Collection. Starting Bid $200

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3152. Commodore Amiga 2000 with Keyboard, Mouse, and Software. Commodore Amiga 2000 personal computer

featuring dual floppy drives, measuring 17.5˝ x 6.25˝ x 15.75˝, with its original Commodore label affixed on the reverse, identifying it as: “Model A2000, Serial No. CA1013016.” Complete with its Commodore two-button mouse, Commodore Amiga A3000 keyboard, and a bundle of dozens of floppy disks containing utilities, software, games, and files, including: Amiga Workbench, Amiga Extras, FinalWriter, HyperCache, StarTrek, Sealance, Treasure Trap, Sid Meier’s Civilization, TVText, Robin Hood, Amiga Appetizer, Rick Dangerous, BibleScholar, and many others. Untested and in fine cosmetic condition.

Released in 1987, the Amiga 2000 was introduced as a ‘big box’ expandable variant of the Amiga 1000, with expansion capabilities including two 3.5” drive bays (both populated by floppy drives in this example), and one 5.25” bay that could be used by a floppy drive, hard drive, or CD-ROM once they became available. Further expandability was offered through available SCSI host adapters, memory cards, CPU cards, network cards, graphics cards, serial port cards, and PC compatibility cards. Starting Bid $200

3153. John Roach Document Signed. Personal computing pioneer (1938–2022) who, while working for Tandy Corporation, introduced the fully assembled TRS-80, which quickly became the best-selling personal computer on the market. Roach hired Bill Gates and Paul Allen, the future founders of Microsoft, to write the software for the TRS-80. DS, signed “John V. Roach,” one page, 8.5 x 11, September 30, 1987. Roach consents to the release of his lecture, ‘Tandy’s Challenge to IBM,’ given before the Boston Computer Society on September 30, 1987, as part of Charles Mann’s “educational series of audiotapes relating to computers entitled ‘The Powersharing Series.’” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Roach, and countersigned in black ballpoint by Mann. In fine condition.

The resource guide to The Powersharing Series offers a vignette about the speaker and his talk: ‘CEO of Tandy Corp. introduces formidable new line of Radio Shack computers competing head-to-head with IBM.’ From the Charles Mann Powersharing Collection. Starting Bid $200

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3154. Wired Magazine (Premiere Issue from March/April 1993). Premiere issue of Wired magazine from March/ April 1993, 112 pages, 9 x 10.75, featuring science fiction author Bruce Sterling on the front cover, with lead article line: “Bruce Sterling Has Seen the Future of War.” Includes its subscription letter from editor/publisher Louis Rossetto, which begins: “We are extremely proud to show you this, the very first issue of our new magazine Wired. Wired is the first magazine written for people like you, members of the most powerful force on the planet today, the Digital Generation.” In fine condition, with light rubbing to edges and spine, and a small tear to the bottom of the back cover. Starting Bid $200

3155. IBM Simon Personal Communicator - The First True Smartphone.

Exceptionally rare new, unused IBM Simon Personal Communicator (simply known as IBM Simon), which has been deemed the first true smartphone due to Simon’s features and capabilities. Designed by IBM and manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric, this innovative handheld, touchscreen PDA was the first to include telephony features (make phone calls). In addition to the Simon itself, which comes with a docked nickel-cadmium battery, also included is the original box, charging base station and car charger, an extra battery, a protective leather cover, and the user manual. In fine condition, with some wear and labels to the box. Starting Bid $200

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One of the earliest Google, Inc. checks—three months after founding, Sergey Brin places a “Deposit on Computers” with a critical early vendor 3156. Google: Sergey Brin Signed Check for “Deposit on Computers” - PSA GEM MINT 10. Google, Inc. busi-

ness check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Brin, “Sergey Brin,” payable to King Star Computer, Inc. for $12,000, December 29, 1998, with the memo noting: “Deposit on Computers.” Google’s address is given as “555 Bryant #106, Palo Alto, CA 94301.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” Google, Inc. was officially incorporated on September 7, 1998, by Sergey Brin and Larry Page, as a way to bring their ‘PageRank’ algorithm—an improved method of ranking internet search results, developed in the course of their Stanford doctoral work—to the masses. This check, written just three months later, is therefore one of the earliest checks written after the founding of Google. Moreover, it represents one of the company’s first big purchases—computers used as it began to scale, purchased from one of its most important early vendors. King Star Computer, based in Santa Clara, would soon build Google’s infamous ‘corkboard’ system—a modest (but effective) group of custom-built server racks which featured standard, off-the-shelf PC motherboards seated on raw corkboard for insulation. At the time the order was placed in the summer of 1999, the entirety of Google’s search engine was running on just over a hundred servers. Google commissioned King Star Computer to build out a 21-rack setup of 20 shelves a piece, each shelf carrying four servers—for a grand total of 1,680. Google’s eighth employee, network engineer Urs Hölzle, later reflected: ‘At the time of the order, we had a grand total of 112 servers so 1680 was a huge step. But by the summer, these racks were running search for millions of users. In retrospect the design of the racks wasn’t optimized for reliability and serviceability, but given that we only had two weeks to design them, and not much money to spend, things worked out fine.’

Google began building custom billion-dollar data centers in 2006, and today spends upwards of $5B per quarter on its worldwide data center infrastructure. Documenting significant infrastructure investment during a period of rapid growth, this ultra-early Google check represents the birth of one of the world’s most influential companies. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor, in part: “In August of 1998, Andy Bechtolsheim wrote a check to Google for $100,000 becoming the initial investor in the company. It took a few weeks for the check to be cashed because Google was not yet an incorporated company. On September 7 1998, Google became an incorporated company and the first checking account with the name Google Inc was opened. The address used to open the account, 555 Bryant #106 Palo Alto CA is currently a UPS Store which Google used as a mailing address. The actual offices were in a garage in Menlo Park. It appears that the first check number used to set up the account was number 2000 to give the appearance of an established account/company. The location of the previous checks is unknown. King Star Computer Inc would play a significant role in the creation and success for Google. They were the provider of the servers that powered the search results for the company for many years. This check, was written in the first few months of the companies creation for a deposit on the critical infrastructure needed to power the early search results… I joined the company in April of 2002. I worked in the Finance department as the manager of Disbursements and Payroll. I was the first manager level hired in the Finance department. I came across these checks as we were moving from one location to another, as we did frequently. The checks were to be discarded to make room for other files. The company was growing very fast at the time. I kept them thinking it would be fun to have from a historical perspective.” Starting Bid $200

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Ultra-early Google, Inc. check signed by both founders— Page and Brin buy “21 Computers” at the beginning of 1999 3157. Google: Larry Page and Sergey Brin Signed Check for “21 Computers” - PSA GEM MINT 10.

Google, Inc. business check, 6 x 2.75, filled out by Larry Page and signed by both co-founders, “Lawrence Page” and “Sergey Brin,” payable to King Star Computers for $73,534.53, January 22, 1999, with the memo noting: “21 Computers.” Google’s address is given as “555 Bryant #106, Palo Alto, CA 94301.” In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” Google, Inc. was officially incorporated on September 7, 1998, by Sergey Brin and Larry Page, as a way to bring their ‘PageRank’ algorithm—an improved method of ranking internet search results, developed in the course of their Stanford doctoral work—to the masses. This check, written just four months later and signed by both founders, is not only very early in the company’s history, but represents a major purchase as it began to scale—computers bought from one of its most important vendors. King Star Computer, based in Santa Clara, would soon build Google’s infamous ‘corkboard’ system—a modest (but effective) group of custom-built server racks which featured standard, off-the-shelf PC motherboards seated on raw corkboard for insulation. At the time the order was placed in the summer of 1999, the entirety of Google’s search engine was running on just over a hundred servers. Google commissioned King Star Computer to build out a 21-rack setup of 20 shelves a piece, each shelf carrying four servers—for a grand total of 1,680. Google’s eighth employee, network engineer Urs Hölzle, later reflected: ‘At the time of the order, we had a grand total of 112 servers so 1680 was a huge step. But by the summer, these racks were running search for millions of users. In retrospect the design of the racks wasn’t optimized for reliability and serviceability, but given that we only had two weeks to design them, and not much money to spend, things worked out fine.’

Google began building custom billion-dollar data centers in 2006, and today spends upwards of $5B per quarter on its worldwide data center infrastructure. Documenting substantial infrastructure investment as Google’s search began to catch on, this super early check represents the rapid growth of one of the world’s most influential companies. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor, in part: “In August of 1998, Andy Bechtolsheim wrote a check to Google for $100,000 becoming the initial investor in the company. It took a few weeks for the check to be cashed because Google was not yet an incorporated company. On September 7 1998, Google became an incorporated company and the first checking account with the name Google Inc was opened. The address used to open the account, 555 Bryant #106 Palo Alto CA is currently a UPS Store which Google used as a mailing address. The actual offices were in a garage in Menlo Park… King Star Computer Inc would play a significant role in the creation and success for Google. They were the provider of the servers that powered the search results for the company for many years. This check shows how important the relationship was from the very beginning. The check references 21 computers on the face of the check. It is also one of the very few signed by both Page and Brin. The amount of the check confirms the rapid growth of the search engine use. I joined the company in April of 2002. I worked in the Finance department as the manager of Disbursements and Payroll. I was the first manager level hired in the Finance department. I came across these checks as we were moving from one location to another, as we did frequently. The checks were to be discarded to make room for other files. The company was growing very fast at the time. I kept them thinking it would be fun to have from a historical perspective.” Starting Bid $200

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Early, twice-signed check by Google founder Larry Page, issued from the firm’s first Palo Alto office

3158. Google: Larry Page Twice-Signed Check from First Palo Alto Office - PSA MINT 9. Google, Inc., busi-

ness check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Page, “Lawrence Page,” payable to Larry Page for $7,475.53, June 18, 1999, also endorsed on the reverse by Page, “for deposit only, Lawrence Page.” Google’s address is given as “165 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301,” otherwise known as the ‘Lucky Building’ or ‘Karma Building.’ In fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “MINT 9.”

Google, Inc. was officially incorporated on September 7, 1998, by Sergey Brin and Larry Page, as a way to bring their ‘PageRank’ algorithm—an improved method of ranking internet search results, developed in the course of their Stanford doctoral work—to the masses. Having received several million dollars in venture capital investments, the company moved out of its Menlo Park garage and into its first real office space in Palo Alto in March 1999. This check, signed twice by Page just three months later, represents Google’s early, rapid growth—the firm occupied the ‘Lucky Building’ for only a few months before needing to move to a larger space, a victim of its own success. The 165 University Avenue address holds a special place in startup culture—located near Stanford University on the main commercial street in downtown Palo Alto, California, the building has served as an incubator for several noted Silicon Valley companies, including Logitech, Google, Pay114 |

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Pal, WePay, Yummly, and others. YouTube also provides this location as the example address when setting the location of an uploaded video. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor, in full: “In August of 1998, Andy Bechtolsheim wrote a check to Google for $100,000 becoming the initial investor in the company. Later in 1998 there was additional investment in the company including $250,000 by Jeff Bezos in November 1998. With this additional funding and with the number of employees growing, the company moved into the first office space at 165 University Avenue in Palo Alto in March of 1999. This check is unique and interesting in that it is written to Larry Page, signed by Larry Page, and endorsed for deposit by Larry Page. It references employee expense reimbursement and it can be assumed that Larry possibly spent money moving and furnishing the new office space. There are no details of the actual expenses but the large amount suggests they are relocation expenses. I joined the company in April of 2002. I worked in the Finance department as the manager of Disbursements and Payroll. I was the first manager level hired in the Finance department. I came across these checks as we were moving from one location to another, as we did frequently. The checks were to be discarded to make room for other files. The company was growing very fast at the time. I kept them thinking it would be fun to have from a historical perspective.” Starting Bid $200


Elon Musk’s personal SpaceX business card – a rare signed example graded perfectly as “GEM MT 10”

Images larger than actual size. 3159. Elon Musk Rare Signed SpaceX Business Card - PSA GEM MT 10. Scarce SpaceX business card of Elon Musk, signed in black felt tip. The off-white card, 3.5 x 2, features the SpaceX logo and reads, “Elon Musk, CEO, CTO,” above the company’s headquarters address: “Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California.” In very fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” As the founder, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX, Musk has become one of the leading figures of future space exploration. Among SpaceX’s many accomplishments are the company’s development and successful reuse of rocket components, its Starlink satellite internet constellation that provided coverage to over 70 countries, and the creation of Starship, a human-rated, fully-reusable, super heavy-lift launch system for interplanetary and orbital spaceflight. On its first flight in April 2023, it became the largest and most powerful rocket ever flown. Signed personal business cards belonging to Elon Musk are extremely rare, with this being our first example. Starting Bid $300

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Incredibly rare prototype of the Atari Cosmos, an unreleased product from the Pong creator’s personal collection

3160. Allan Alcorn: Atari Cosmos Prototype. From the collection of Pong creator Allan Alcorn—an extremely rare circa 1980 prototype design mock-up of the Atari Cosmos, an unreleased tabletop electronic game system designed to utilize holographic cartridges overlaid against an LED array display. The system was intended to have nine built-in games—Asteroids, Basketball, Dodge ‘Em, Football, Outlaw, Road Runner, Sea Battle, Space Invaders, and Superman—which would be activated by a low-cost cartridge containing the holographic image and a notch by which the system would identify which game to load. The low-cost holography process developed by Atari for the Cosmos would go on to be adopted by the American Banknote Corporation for use in credit cards and other high-security financial applications. The Atari Cosmos project was ultimately cancelled by Atari’s president, Ray Kassar, after the product was announced but before it was

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released—making any Cosmos hardware exceedingly rare. The unit measures approximately 8˝ x 13˝ x 6˝ and features the standard “Third Dimension” graphics, with “Atari Cosmos” label below. It features a bright red circular button marked “Fire,” three black square buttons for “Start,” “Expert,” and “2 Player,” and a central set of four directional arrow buttons. The 7-by-6 grid of red LEDs is intact in the rear of the unit, as are the pair of dual non-reflective incandescent lights designed to illuminate the “A” and “B” Holoptic scenes. The logic board is absent, rendering the unit non-functional. Includes an original Atari-branded AC adapter, although the prototype does not power up. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Alcorn, detailing the history of the Cosmos and his work at Atari. Starting Bid $500


Schematic for Atari’s World Cup Football arcade game, one of Steve Jobs’s early video game projects

3162. Allan Alcorn: Atari World Cup Schematics (c. 1973). Pong creator Allan Alcorn’s original blue line copy of the

Atari World Cup Football schematic, one page, 34 x 22, identified in the lower corner, “Atari Inc., Rev. A, Schematic—World Cup, DRN: PCD 12/17/73.” The schematic diagram provides the circuits for “Ball Motion” and “Vert. Speed Control,” with sections labeled “Hit Tone,” “Playfield,” “Goal,” “Ball Off Paddle Detector,” “Solid Defensemen,” “Solid Forwards,” “striped Defensemen,” and “Striped Forwards.” In fine condition, with moderate toning along the folds. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Alcorn, in full: “When our first game, Pong, became a hit we ramped up production and sold thousands of them. Then we made several variations of the ball and paddle game and we dis-

tributed them domestically and internationally. Our European customers felt that we should design a video game featuring soccer or football, as they call it in Europe, so we designed a game with their help to meet their requirements. Unfortunately, it was not a success and we learned a lesson: give the customer what they need not what they want. This is a blue line schematic of the video game ‘World Cup Soccer,’ and was used by production to design and troubleshoot the game.” Interestingly, Steve Jobs weighed in on the design of Atari’s World Cup game, providing notes to his supervisor, Stephen Bristow, with ideas for improving the game’s functionality; these included changes to the circuits involved in serving, scoring, and shooting, as well as the design of the paddles and alignment in defense of the soccer goal. Starting Bid $300

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Original blueprint for the Pong arcade game circuit, from the collection of its creator 3161. Allan Alcorn: Original Pong Schematics (c. 1972). Original blue line copy of the Pong schematic originally drawn by Allan Alcorn, one page, 34 x 22, identified in the lower corner, “Pong, Al Alcorn,” with a listing of descending revision dates: “Jan 15, ‘73 to ‘E,’ Oct 16, ‘72, Sept 1, ‘72, Aug 11, ‘72.” Major sections of the schematic—areas of the circuit responsible for video generation—are labeled “Horizontal Sync,” “Horizontal Position,” “Vertical Sync,” and “Vertical Position,” while some other noteworthy areas are marked: “Score Sound Timer,” “Hit Sound,” and “Coin Switch.” Notes in the lower left state: “1. All resistors are 1/4 W Carbon and are 1K unless otherwise stated, 2. All JK flip flops are 74107, 3. All D flip flops are 7474.” Folded and in fine condition, with light toning along the folds. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Alcorn, discussing his history as Atari’s first hired employee and the story behind his creation of Pong; he used this schematic to troubleshoot problems during the production of Pong arcade games.

Unlike modern video games that use microprocessors and software, Pong was developed using entirely hard-wired transistor-transistor logic (TTL), utilizing logic gates, flip flops, and counters to create a simple interactive game. Alcorn’s clever, innovative circuit has been widely studied and earned

the praise of electrical engineers and video game enthusiasts alike. Like the game itself, the circuit’s elegant simplicity breaks things down to their component parts and uses some clever tricks to create the memorable Pong experience: prominent score counters at the top, segmented paddles that allow a player to put ‘English’ on the ball, variable ball velocity, and interactive gameplay sounds. When Alcorn had finished creating the gameplay circuit, he was already over budget but had not yet created the sounds. Atari co-founders Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney insisted that they were essential. Alcorn recalls: Nolan said, “I want to have the sound cheering people when you make a score.” And Ted said, “I want it to have boos and hisses.” Instead of adding new components for sound, Alcorn realized that he could tap into the existing sync generator to make three tones: a low-pitched thunk when the ball bounces off the side walls, a higher-pitched blip when it hits a paddle, and a lower bleep when a point is scored. These sounds added a layer of immersion for Pong players. More importantly, though, they served as an advertisement for Pong in its context as an arcade cabinet deployed into the American barroom: other patrons, intrigued by the novel noises, sought out their source. Soon, they were lining up to play. Starting Bid $2,500

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Before Pong and Atari, there was Computer Space and Syzygy Engineering—the first arcade video game ever created 3163. Computer Space: The First Arcade Game Ever Made. Exceedingly rare original Computer Space

arcade game released in 1971 by Syzygy Engineering, the company that evolved into Atari, Incorporated. Designed by pioneering game developers and electrical engineers Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, Computer Space is both the first arcade video game ever created and the first commercially available video game, with an estimated total of 1,300–1,500 units sold during its distribution period. The game is enclosed in its original futuristic blue sparkle (metallic flake) fiberglass cabinet, approximately 24˝ x 67˝ x 30˝, the back of which features its on/off switch, speaker vents, and Nutting Association parts label, which reads: “Model No. 720, Serial No. 10144.” The game’s hardware consists of a Xentek power supply, a General Electric television set, and a series of circuit boards, dubbed the ‘brain box’ in company flyers. The front control panel featured a 25-cent quarter slot, a coin return button, a ‘Start Game’ button, and four control buttons for ‘Fire Missile,’ ‘Thrust,’ and left and right rotations. The game’s simple gameplay instructions, printed beneath the monitor, read as follows: “1. Insert quarter and press start; your rocket ship will appear 2. There is no gravity in space; rocket speed can only be changed by engine, thrust 3. Evade the saucers’ missiles and use yours to score hits 4. Outscore the saucers for extended play in hyperspace” Included with the cabinet is the original cabinet key and ‘Instructions’ folder, which contains a dual-sided instructions

sheet from Bushnell, a three-page ‘Trouble-Shooting Guide’ from August 1972, a ‘Troubleshooting Guide, Computer Space Display’ fold-out from Dabney dated January 4, 1972, a ‘Control & Power Chassis Wiring’ schematic drawn by Dabney, a GE ‘Main Chassis Schematic Diagram’ (S-3), an extra ‘2 Plays for a Quarter’ coin label, additional player control and trouble-shooting print-outs, and an early Nutting Associates promotional flyer for ‘Computer Space, NA-2010.’ In fine condition, with scattered scrapes and scuffs to cabinet. A coin-operated derivative of the 1962 computer game Spacewar!, Computer Space made its official public debut at the Music Operators of America (MOA) Expo, which was held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on October 15-17, 1971. Syzygy founders Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney were thrilled with the early response, as was their manufacturer, Bill Nutting of Mountain View, California, whose company Nutting Associates greenlit initial production sometime in November or December, and then full production near the end of January 1972. The ultimate sales tally was modest, but the game’s success led to a two-player sequel and the game’s telltale cabinet even made a cameo in the 1973 film Soylent Green, marking the first appearance of a video game in a movie. After parting ways with Nutting, Bushnell and Dabney sought to incorporate Syzygy Engineering, but learned that the name already existed in California. Inspired by the Japanese game Go, they changed the company name to Atari and released their first game, Pong, on November 29, 1972. Starting Bid $500

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Early non-working Pong arcade console—the first game developed by Atari

3164. Atari: Pong Arcade Video Game.

Rare early original Pong arcade video game manufactured by Atari, Inc., and originally released on November 29, 1972. The game is in non-working condition but is housed in its original iconic cabinet, 26.5˝ x 60.5˝ x 23.5˝, with bright yellow front, upper “PONG” text, and a metallic control plate with two-player knobs, gameplay instructions, and Atari and Syzygy logos. The front of the cabinet frame reveals inset bottom edges, an early design flaw that makes the cabinet susceptible to tilting and falling over; later straight-cut machines manufactured by Bally rectified this issue. The console features a replacement Bally coin door (typically found on straight-cut cabinets), and the large upright capacitor on the game’s circuit board is indicative of early Atari hardware. The cabinet is missing its original back door. Nonfunctional and in fine condition, with scattered wear and dings to the cabinet, and some marks and scuffs to the control plate. Starting Bid $300

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Pong’s innovative follow-up, Space Race, the first arcade game to feature joysticks 3165. Atari: Space Race Arcade Video Game. Rare original Space Race arcade video game manufactured by Atari, Inc., and originally released on July 16, 1973. Space Race allowed players to control spaceships and race against opposing ships while avoiding comets and meteors. The competitive two-player game featured blackand-white graphics and was controlled with an innovative two-way joystick—Space Race introduced the use of joysticks to the world of arcade gaming. The game is in non-working condition but is housed in its original cabinet, 25˝ x 58˝ x 29˝, with large silver control panel containing start button, dual joysticks, and gameplay instructions. The console features a replacement monitor but retains its original printed circuit board (PCB) and bread pan coin tray. Also included are four pairs of 17 x 11 diagram schematics for Space Race from Atari and Syzygy Engineering dated 1973 and 1974, four of which bear ink and felt tip notations. Nonfunctional and in very good to fine condition, with scattered wear and dings to the cabinet, and scuffs and marks to the console window. Starting Bid $300

3166. Beneath a Steel Sky (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM+ 80 Starting Bid $200

3167. Civilization Chronicles (Sealed PC CD-ROM Set) - CAS 85 Starting Bid $200

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3168. Civilization II (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - CAS 80+

3169. Civilization II: Gold Edition (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM 80

3170. Civilization II: Test of Time (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - CAS 80

3171. Civilization III: Limited Edition Collector’s Tin (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - CAS 85

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200


3172. Civilization: Call to Power (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - CAS 75 Starting Bid $200

3174. Earl Weaver Baseball (Sealed PC 5.25˝ and 3.5˝ Floppy Disks) - VGA NM 80 Starting Bid $200

3173. CompuServe (2) User Guides: Island of Kesmai and ‘Games Users Guide’ Starting Bid $200

3175. John Elway’s Quarterback (Sealed Commodore 64/128 5.25˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM 80+ Starting Bid $250

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3176. Inspector Gadget: Safety Patrol (Sealed PC 5.25˝ and 3.5˝ Floppy Disks) - VGA NM+ 85+. Unopened “Inspector Gadget: Safety Patrol” IBM PC 5.25˝ and 3.5˝ floppy disk computer game published by Merit Software, released in 1991. This ‘electric crayon’ program includes 30 Inspector Gadget digital ‘coloring book’ pages, with the ability to print custom banners, calendars, pictures, and stories; each picture is designed to teach valuable safety lessons to children. Encapsulated and graded by VGA as “NM+ 85+.” Starting Bid $200

3177. King’s Quest [First Print Black Box] (Sealed Apple II 5.25˝ Floppy Disk) - CAS 70+. Unopened “King’s Quest”

Apple IIe and IIc 5.25˝ floppy disk computer game developed and published by Sierra On-Line, released in 1984. A revolutionary game, this kicked off the popular King’s Quest series and proved highly influential in the evolution of the graphic adventure game. Featuring pioneering interactive graphics, it was the first adventure game to integrate graphical animation into the player’s view of the game world and marked a major departure from previous text-based adventure games that relied on static imagery. Encapsulated and graded by CAS with a master grade of “70” and a real grade of “74.1.” Starting Bid $200

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3178. King’s Quest II: Romancing the Throne (Sealed Atari ST 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM 80+. Unopened “King’s Quest

II: Romancing the Throne” Atari ST 3.5˝ floppy disk computer game developed and published by Sierra On-Line, released in 1985. A classic graphic adventure game, this was the second installment in Sierra’s enduring ‘King’s Quest’ series. The box promises: “The most fun you’ll ever have playing adventure games,” and bills the innovative gameplay, with animated characters, three-dimensional graphics, optional joystick control, and multiple solutions/variable scoring. The game was met with popular acclaim upon its release; Neil Shapiro from II Computing wrote: ‘The artists who have brought to life the vision of designer Roberta Williams and story author Annette Childs deserve much recognition. The artwork and animation is almost Disney-like in quality and execution.’ Encapsulated and graded by VGA as “NM 80+.” Starting Bid $200

3179. King’s Quest VII [Version 2.0] (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM+ 85 Starting Bid $200

3180. King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM+ 85 Starting Bid $200

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3181. Timothy Leary’s Mind Mirror Factory-Sealed Video Game (Apple II+) Starting Bid $200

3184. Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals (Sealed PC 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM+/MT 90 Starting Bid $200

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3182. Leisure Suit Larry 5: Passionate Patti Does A Little Undercover Work (Sealed Mac 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM 80+ Starting Bid $200

3183. Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out! (Sealed Macintosh 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM+ 85 Starting Bid $200


3185. Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (Sealed Apple 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM+ 85+. Unopened

“Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards” Apple IIGS 3.5˝ floppy disk computer game developed and published by Sierra On-Line, released in 1987. The controversial adult graphic adventure game follows the unlucky Larry Laffer’s sordid pursuit of “dancing, drinking and dames.” In spite of poor initial sales—abetted by lack of advertising and retail stores’ unwillingness to shelve the touchy title—the game became a sleeper hit, spawning a long series of sequels and spin-offs over decades. Encapsulated and graded by VGA as “NM+ 85+.” Starting Bid $200

3186. Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards [Blue Box Re-Release] (Sealed PC 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM+ 85+ Starting Bid $200

3187. Leisure Suit Larry’s Greatest Hits and Misses! (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM 80+ Starting Bid $200

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3188. Marathon 2: Durandal Video Game (Macintosh)

3189. Predator 2 (Sealed Commodore Amiga 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM 80+

3190. Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire (Sealed PC 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM+ 85+

3191. Renegade (Sealed PC 5.25˝ Floppy Disk) CAS 90

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $250

Starting Bid $200


3192. Sid Meier’s Civilization and Colonization [2-Pack] (Sealed PC CD-ROMs) - CAS 85

3193. Star Wars Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM+ 85+

3194. Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (Sealed PC CD-ROM) - VGA NM+ 85

3195. Street Football (Sealed PC 5.25˝ Floppy Disk) - CAS 90

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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3196. WarCraft: Orcs & Humans (Sealed MS-DOS CD-ROM) - CAS 80+

3197. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (Sealed Mac 3.5˝ Floppy Disk) - VGA NM+ 85+

3198. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? [Re-Release] (Sealed PC 5.25˝ and 3.5˝ Floppy Disks) - VGA NM 80+

3199. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Video Game (Apple II)

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200


Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.

Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges

2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund. 2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder fur-


ther grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. 6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that


service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 Off-Site Bidding Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. 11.5 Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). 11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. 11.7 Before the Auction:

Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. 11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. 11.10 Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. 11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. 11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone,


internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable. com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 11.13 Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”donot-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. 11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under subpart (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Section 13 Warranties

13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 Firearms RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Section 15 Unauthorized Statements Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against


RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any

claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 RR Auction’s Additional Services For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association


(the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

(along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.

20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For Residents of California:

THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.

A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.

20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states:

SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.

Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.


Since 1976

Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction. We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.

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