Historic Steve Jobs signed Apple business card fetches over $180,000 at auction

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Historic Steve Jobs signed Apple business card fetches over $180,000 at auction
The highly coveted circa 1983 Apple Computer business card of Steve Jobs, adorned with his neatly placed signature, embodies the essence of a pivotal era in computing.



BOSTON, MASS.- A rare and perfectly graded Steve Jobs-signed Apple Computer business card from circa 1983 has fetched an astounding $181,183 at Auction, according to Boston-based RR Auction. The sale is believed to be a world record price achieved for a signed business card.

The highly coveted circa 1983 Apple Computer business card of Steve Jobs, adorned with his neatly placed signature, embodies the essence of a pivotal era in computing. The off-white card features the iconic 'rainbow' version of the Apple 'byte' logo and identifies Jobs as the "Chairman Board of Directors." The card also bears the company's address and contact information from the time: "10260 Bandley Drive, Cupertino, California 95014, (408) 996-1010." Despite a faint stain on the front from an old tape residue on the back, the card has been encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "GEM MT 10," ensuring its pristine condition.

Before this sale, RR Auction had only offered 10 Steve Jobs business cards, with just one dating to circa 1983. This particular Apple Computer business card, a true gem from that elusive time frame, is further accentuated by the rarity of Jobs's signature. Less than five Jobs-signed Apple Computer business cards—from any period—have successfully passed PSA/DNA authentication, making this Auction a unique opportunity for collectors.

"The sale of the Steve Jobs-signed Apple business card for over $180,000 sets a new standard in autographed business cards. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of Jobs and the profound impact of Apple on our modern world," said Bobby Livingston, Executive VP at RR Auction.

The recent Auction, a part of the 'Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution' event by RR Auction, showcased a range of notable items that epitomize the evolution of technology.

Notable highlights included an Apple-1 Computer Signed by Steve Wozniak, which commanded a price of $323,789, and a Steve Jobs signed 1976 Apple Computer Check No. 3, selling for $176,850. Additionally, an Apple iPhone factory-sealed 4GB original iPhone sold for $147,286.

Other standout items included a Bill Gates signed letter from 1978 listing Apple, Atari, and RadioShack as companies that "sell our BASIC with their hardware," which sold for $75,821, and the Computer Space: The First Arcade Game Ever Made - Complete, Original, fully functional coin-operated console, which fetched $69,773. An Elon Musk rare signed SpaceX business card rounded out the Auction at $39,238.

The Auction, part of the "Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution" event by RR Auction, commenced on February 23 and concluded on March 21.










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