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Steve Jobs' handwritten ad of the Apple-1 computer is one of the rarest Apple collectors' items and it has fetched $175,759 at an auction.

About 13 days before Apple Computer Inc. was founded, Steve Jobs and co-founder Steve Wozniak wrote a check for $116.97 (equivalent to around $630 today). They likely didnt anticipate that this very check would eventually become a prized artifact of technological history, far surpassing its original value.

The handwritten Apple-1 advertisement penned by none other than Steve Jobs himself stands as a historical relic, embodying the modest origins of a company that would ultimately shape the tech landscape. Originating in 1976, this draft outlined the specs and features of the inaugural Apple-1 computer – the maiden offering from the fledgling Apple Computer Company. Recently auctioned at RR Auction, this artifact fetched a notable $175,759. Inscribed on engineering pad paper in black ink, the ad ...

Handwritten Apple-1 ad by Steve Jobs sold for around Rs 1.45 crore, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail.

The artifact is a draft of an original advertisement for the Apple-1 Computer, penned by Steve Jobs in its entirety. Accompanying the handwritten ad were two color glossy Polaroid photos taken at The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California.

Steve Jobs’ original advertisement for the Apple-1, the groundbreaking computer that started it all, was auctioned for $175,759.

According to the article, a rare piece of Apple history recently sold at auction for an impressive $175,759. The item in question is an original

An original handwritten advertisement for the Apple-1 Computer, penned entirely by Steve Jobs, sold for US$175,759, according to Boston-based RR Auction. The historic artifact, a rough draft specification sheet for the Apple-1, bears Jobs’ full signature in lowercase print, “steven jobs.” It feat

A number of Apple items were up for auction, including a draft for an advertisement for the Apple-1 Computer in Steve Jobs’ handwriting…

Trying out Apple's early home computer at the Boston Computer show in 1977.