A check signed by Steve Jobs to pay Apple's phone bill is currently up for auction. A collector's item that, more than just a piece of paper, represents a historic moment from the beginnings of one of the most influential companies in the world.
A check signed by Steve Jobs is up for auction
The check being auctioned, dated July 8, 1976, was used to pay the phone bill of Apple Computer some 30 years before the launch of the first iPhone on June 29, 2007. Made out to Pacific Telephone for a total of $201.41, it bears Jobs's signature and uses Apple's first official address, 770 Welch Rd., Ste. 154, in Palo Alto, California.
This collectible comes from a period when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, just a few months after founding Apple, were immersed in building their first computer. It reminds us of the humble beginnings, in a garage, of what today is the biggest giant in the industry.
With the most recent bid, the price exceeds $15,000. The check is an exclusive object for those willing to invest in a unique piece of Apple's history. According to RR Auction, which offers a wide variety of Apple-related items, the check is in "very good condition", encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "GEM MT 10".
This check is a reminder of the humble origins and visionary foresight of Apple's founders. A symbol that reminds us of the long journey from a phone bill to the iPhone revolution, and up to now as we witness another revolution with the Vision Pro and generative AI.
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