March 28th 2024.
Recent news from Hypebeast has revealed that a business card signed by the late Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, was sold for a staggering $181,183 at an auction. The auction, organized by RR Auction, featured a collection titled "Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution," which showcased various items from the early days of Apple. The highly anticipated sale, which concluded on March 2, surpassed all expectations by fetching nearly $200,000 instead of the predicted $10,000.
One of the most coveted items in the auction was a business card belonging to Jobs from 1983. The card, measuring 3.5 x 2 inches, featured the iconic rainbow version of the Apple logo and listed Jobs as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with the company's address and contact information. It was signed neatly in black ink by Jobs himself and was described by the auction as "highly-coveted." Bobby Livingston, the executive vice president of RR Auction, stated that the sale of this business card sets a new standard for autographed business cards and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Jobs and the impact of Apple on our modern world.
Another notable item that was sold from the lot was a handwritten check from 1976, also signed by Jobs. It was auctioned for an impressive $176,850, far surpassing the expected price of $50,000. The check, which was dated March 19, 1976, predates the official founding of Apple on April 1, 1976. This check serves as a significant piece of history, as it was written by Jobs, along with co-founders Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, in the early days of the company.
Forbes also reported on other items that were sold at the auction, including an Apple-1 Computer with Wozniak's signature, which sold for $323,789, and an original factory-sealed Apple iPhone, which was purchased for $147,286. Additionally, a letter from Microsoft founder Bill Gates, signed in 1978 and listing Apple, Atari, and RadioShack as companies that sold their BASIC software, was auctioned for $75,821. And even a SpaceX business card signed by Elon Musk was sold for $39,238.
The auction of these rare and significant items from the early days of Apple and the tech industry has once again highlighted the lasting impact of Steve Jobs and his pioneering work at Apple. It's a testament to his enduring legacy and the profound influence that Apple continues to have on our modern world.
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