Jobs' cheque and the legendary Apple-1: sales of Apple rarities start at auction

The RR Auction featured unique Apple products, including prototypes, retro devices, and documents signed by Steve Jobs.

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One of the main lots is a working Apple-1 computer that can be sold for up to $300,000. This is the "Bayville" Apple-1 model, which is ranked 91st in the Apple-1 registry. This computer was the first device sold by Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. There are very few of these models left.

The Apple-1 is in good condition with clear markings and no damage to the board. It comes with the original manual with a handwritten note from Daniel Kottke, one of the first Apple employees.

The auction also features two cheques signed by Steve Jobs, which can be sold for $25,000 each. In addition, among the rare lots is an Apple II computer with a Rev. 0 logic board and no vents, which could reach $30,000.

Other unique lots include prototypes that have passed the EVT (Engineering Validation Test) stages, including a Macintosh Portable with a transparent case. This laptop, released in 1989, was Apple's first rechargeable laptop, but due to its weight (over 16 pounds) and high price, it did not gain much popularity. Due to its rare transparent case, its price can exceed $50,000.

The auction also includes prototypes of the iPod Classic, iMac G3, Power Mac G4 Cube, Power Macintosh, and Macintosh TV, each of which can be sold for several thousand dollars. All these products are available on the RR Auction website.

Source: RR Auction