Unusual “Del Yocam Special Edition”

Apple IIGS, issued to the company’s first COO

8016. Del Yocam’s Special Edition Apple IIGS with Original Box. Rare Apple IIGS computer personally-owned by Apple executive Del Yocam, who was the executive vice president and general manager of the Apple II group (1983–1985), Apple’s first chief operating officer (COO) (1986–1988), and president of Apple Pacific (1989). This unusual example has a “Del Yocam, Special Edition” emblem on the right side of the faceplate, and lacks the standard Apple Computer, Inc. manufacturer’s label on the bottom of the case. Complete with the original shipping box, identifying the model number as “A2S6010” and bearing an affixed Apple Computer, Inc. ship- ping label addressed to Del Yocam in Scotts Valley, California. The computer is in very good to fine cosmetic condition, with some yellowing toward the rear of the case; the computer boots and appears to be fully functional, but needs a startup disk.

This rare computer appears to be a one-off, created especially for Del Yocam himself. While Apple did release a special ‘Woz’ limited edition of the Apple IIGS to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Apple II series, there is no record of a ‘Del Yocam’ edition ever being offered to the public. Starting Bid $200

8017. Del Yocam’s Apple IIGS Woz Edition with Original Box. Desirable Apple IIGS ‘Woz Edition’ computer personally-owned by Apple executive Del Yocam, who was the executive vice president and general manager of the Apple II group (1983–1985), Apple’s first chief operating officer (COO) (1986–1988), and president of Apple Pacific (1989). This example of the Apple IIGS has the facsimile signature of Steve Wozniak imprinted on the faceplate, with “Limited Edition” below; to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple II series’ development, the first 50,000 Apple IIGSs manufactured featured this special faceplate. The Apple Computer, Inc. manufacturer’s label applied to the bottom identifies the unit as “Model No. A2S6000, Serial No. A2S2-E7012ANA2S6000.” Complete with its original Apple box, bearing an Apple Computer, Inc. label addressed to Del Yocam. Includes its Apple IIGS Keyboard, Apple Desktop Mouse, keyboard cable, and power cable. In fine cosmetic condition; the computer boots and appears to be fully functional, but needs a startup disk. Starting Bid $200 in January 1986,

Macintosh with much fanfare in 1984. After selling 72,000 Macintosh units in the first hundred days, Apple ramped up manufacturing capacity; however, early adopter sales did not accurately reflect mainstream public demand for the new computer, and it was not until March 1987 that the Macintosh line reached one million sales. Includes its Macintosh Mouse (M0100) and Apple Keyboard (M0110A), as well as Macintosh Plus Owner’s Guide. In fine cosmetic condition; the computer boots and appears to be fully functional, but needs a startup disk.

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 $200

8019. Apple Computer Stock Certificate. Rare, early unissued specimen stock certificate for Apple Computer, Inc., one page, 12 x 8, circa 1980–81, featuring the pre-printed facsimile signature of president and CEO Michael Scott. The certificate features Apple’s rainbow logo and an image of the Apple II. Scott was the first CEO of Apple Computer, serving in that role from February 1977 to March 1981, taking the company public on December 12, 1980. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8020. Apple Computer Office Supplies - Pens, Pencil, Notepad, and Folio (Early 1980s). Scarce group lot of Apple office supplies from the early 1980s: an unopened notepad block of 850 sheets, 4 x 4, with the Apple logo to one side and business text to two others; a blue faux leather folio, 9.5 x 12.25, with Apple Computer debossed on the front and the inside marked “Apple III, The Professional Solution,” which also contains a silvertone Cross ballpoint pen with enamel Apple logo to clip; and Apple ballpoint pens (2) and a pencil by Cross, all measuring 5.25˝ in length, with each clip featuring Rob Janoff’s iconic rainbow Apple logo set in enamel against a black circle. The back end of each barrel is identically etched: “10KT Gold Filled–USA, Electroplated Emblem.” Includes a pair of Cross cases, which bear some wear. In overall fine condition.

The consignor notes that these Apple office supplies originate from Alpha Computers of Richland, a computer shop in Richland, Washington, that was owned by her father in the early 1980s. The store specialized in Apple computer products and provided customers with repair services as well as hands-on computer training. Starting Bid $200

8021. Apple ‘One Billion Sales’ Wine Glasses (1982). Rare set of two long-stem wine glasses etched with the iconic Apple Computer logo, both 9.75˝ in height, with the base of one bearing a “Made in Romania” label. These attractive wine glasses were presented to Apple employees in December 1982 when the company celebrated eclisping $1 billion in sales. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

8022. Apple Lisa and iPhone - Limited Edition Pin, Tie Tack, and Mini Books. Four limited edition Apple items related to the Lisa computer and the iPhone smartphone, originating from the collection of Kenneth Silverman, a former Silicon Valley engineer and a founding member of the first Apple User Group—The San Francisco Apple Core.

Very uncommon “Lisa” pin from circa 1983. This pin was worn by employees and dealers who received one when they completed Apple’s Lisa product training program. Apple never offered these pins for sale to the general public.

Two miniature hardcover books: the first on the Lisa computer, numbered 6/6 and produced for Apple by International Datawares in 2020; and the second on the history of the iPhone, numbered 5/8, published in 2021.

A one-of-a-kind iPhone tie tack made as a sample by International Datawares. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a provenance letter from Silverman. Starting Bid $200