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

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8005. Apple-1 Computer Signed by Steve Wozniak. 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 current owner in 1978. It is a rarity as a signed, operational, and ‘undiscovered’ Apple-1, not logged in the Apple-1 Registry until this year.

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 reliability issue with the cassette interface. A comprehensive, technical condition report 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 felt tip by Steve Wozniak

• original Apple Cassette Interface (ACI) board

• original period case from the ‘Data Domain’ store, with ASCII keyboard and power supply

• 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 and associated cables, containing Apple-1 software audio files and videos showing Steve Wozniak signing this Apple-1 and Dan Kottke performing the original restoration

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Also accompanied by a lengthy, detailed provenance statement from the consignor, 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 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.” Several repairs and modifications have been made to the board, including the addition of an orange socket in the prototyping area, some minor soldering re-work on the front side and a jumper wire added to the reverse, a few missing and lifted solder pads, and minimal peeling of the green coat.

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 $50,000

8006. Steve Jobs Apple Business Card (c. 1983). Scarce circa 1983 Apple Computer business card of Steve Jobs, 3.5 x 2, listing him as “Steven Jobs, Chairman Board of Directors.” The off-white card features the iconic ‘rainbow’ version of the Apple ‘byte’ logo, and lists the company’s address at “10260 Bandley Drive, Cupertino California 95014.” In fine condition, with light general wear. Starting Bid $200

8007. Steve Jobs NeXT Business Card. Scarce circa late 1980s NeXT, Inc. business card of Steve Jobs 3.5 x 2, listing him as “Steven P. Jobs, President.” The off-white card boasts NeXT’s iconic logo designed by by Paul Rand, and gives the address of the company’s headquarters as “3475 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304.” In fine condition, with light general wear.

Having been ousted from Apple in the fall of 1985, Jobs founded the innovative NeXT project, a computer and software company aimed at the markets of business and higher education. The first NeXT Computer was introduced in 1988 with great fanfare thanks to Jobs’s marketing strategy. At NeXT, Jobs helped to develop a pioneering ‘fingerless’ automated manufacturing line right in Silicon Valley. He believed that keeping the design, development, and manufacturing in close proximity—all in a single plant, rather than outsourced overseas—would help NeXT out-innovate its competitors by allowing continuous improvement of their products.

NeXT occupied the 3475 Deer Creek Road address from 1986 to 1989, where staff was spoiled by fancy perks such as hi-fi systems and an unlimited supply of fresh juice. The luxurious common area featured large Ansel Adams prints, hardwood floors, a kitchen with granite counter tops, and 12-seat U-shape sofas. Starting Bid $500

8010. Apple-1 Computer Heat Sink. Original vintage circa 1976 heat sink for an Apple-1 Computer, evidently a prototype or modified version as the fins are shorter than those of a stock Apple-1 heat sink. The component measures 1.75˝ x 1.75˝ x .75˝. In fine condition. This heat sink resided on the ‘Apple Garage’ property for many years before being given by Steve Jobs to its current owner approximately 30 years ago; accompanied by a provenance statement. Starting Bid $200

8011. Apple-1 Computer Connector and Cable. Original vintage circa 1976 connector and colorful ribbon cable for an Apple-1 Computer, featuring a 10˝ rainbow ribbon cable terminating in a 16-pin connector. In very good to fine condition. This cable resided on the ‘Apple Garage’ property for many years before being given by Steve Jobs to its current owner approximately 30 years ago; accompanied by a provenance statement. Starting Bid $200

8012. Apple IIe Computer (Model A2S2064).

Very clean Apple IIe computer (Model A2S2064) with a white font keyboard and open/closed Apple keys. Released in January 1983 as the third model in the Apple II series of personal computers, the IIe was the last surviving model of the Apple II computer line before discontinuation, and having been manufactured and sold for nearly 11 years with relatively few changes, the IIe earned the distinction of being the longest-lived computer in Apple’s history. This particular computer contains the following installed options: an Epson printer interface card (G479501000-0), an Apple 80 column card with 64K expansion (820-0066-A), and an Apple floppy drive controller (650-X104). The Apple Computer label affixed to the underside lists the model (A2S2064) and serial (1A2S2-055854) numbers. Includes a 12-inch Apple Monitor III made by Hitachi in January 1983, with a label to reverse featuring model (A3M0039) and serial (Y3A219900) numbers. The IIe system is in overall great cosmetic condition; it does power up and will boot from a modern hard drive emulator. Accompanied by the original Apple Computer cardboard boxes. Starting Bid $200