A check signed by the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, used to pay for Apple's first phone bill, is being auctioned by RR Auction. The check is dated July 8, 1976, and reads "From the account of Apple Computer Company" and shows the company's first address in Palo Alto, California. Rated in "very good condition" by professional grading organization PSA/DNA with a maximum score of "GEM MT 10," the check not only proves its historical value but also serves as a testament to the humble beginnings of one of the world's largest technology companies.
The check, worth $201.41, was made payable to “ Pacific Telephone Company” and listed Apple’s first official office address at 770 Welch Rd., Ste. 154, Palo Alto, California. The appearance of this check at auction not only gives fans and tech enthusiasts a better idea of the early days of Apple, but also demonstrates the company’s continuous growth journey when it was operating in a small garage.
Owning such a historic item is not easy, with the auction price already surpassing $15,000 and expected to continue to rise in the coming time. The auction will end on March 21.
In addition to the Steve Jobs-signed check, RR Auction will feature a number of other rare Apple products, including an Apple-1 computer signed by Wozniak, an Apple Lisa computer in its original packaging, a prototype Macintosh mouse, and even a sealed early 2007 iPhone. The auction will also feature other vintage tech items, giving collectors the chance to own a piece of tech history.
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