Last week marked the 12-year anniversary of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs stepping down from the leadership role he held from 1997 to 2011.
On the anniversary of Jobs' departure as Apple's CEO, several Apple-associated items also concluded their auctions. Here are some of the standout items that were sold.
What Happened: RR Auction sold several pieces related to Jobs and Apple as part of its “Apple, Jobs and Computer Hardware” auction. The auction follows several pieces of Jobs memorabilia that have fetched six figures in the last several years.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the RR Auction.
Steve Jobs Handwritten Ad Copy For Apple-1: This unique piece of Apple memorabilia sold for $175,759, which was around 6x the original estimate prior to the auction starting. The rough draft showcased Jobs' vision for advertising the Apple-1, signed as "Steven Jobs." The piece also features the home address and phone number of Jobs’ parents, which was the original headquarters for Apple.
“The sale of this original handwritten Apple-1 advertisement draft by Steve Jobs is a remarkable testament to the visionary genius of one of the most influential figures in modern technology,” RR Auction Executive VP Bobby Livingston said. “This artifact offers a tangible connection to the inception of the personal computing revolution.”
Steve Jobs And Steve Wozniak Signed Check: A check from 1976 signed by Apple co-founders Jobs and ...