Rarest Apple Memorabilia up for Auction including Steve Jobs' Badge and First iPhone
Fans of Apple have a unique opportunity to own genuine pieces of tech history as over 300 rare artifacts from the company's early days go under the hammer in an auction. Items ranging from the very first iPhone to prototypes snapped by Steve Jobs himself during the development of the iconic Apple-1 computer are up for grabs.
The auction hosted by RR Auction spans Apple's evolution from the days of visionary founder Steve Jobs. Flagship items include an original Apple-1 board which was among the first personal computers not requiring assembly. Jobs had sold 50 such units, laying the foundation for Apple's success. Also up for bids are polaroid photos of the prototype clicked by Jobs to showcase the device.
Other coveted listings comprise Jobs' personal ID badge from NeXT and the brown leather jacket he famously wore. Additionally, a first generation iPhone sealing Apple's dominance in the mobile era can now be claimed by the highest bidder.
The rare pieces give a glimpse into pivotal moments that shaped the technology world as we know it today. Starting bids for the historic items range from $300,000 for the Apple-1 to over $600,000 for the prototype polaroids. The auction presenting over three decades of Apple history serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking innovations and risk-taking spirit that defined the company at its start.
