In this specially curated sale, RR Auction is proud to present the lifetime collection of Apple Product Design Engineer Jerrold C. Manock. After designing the Apple II computer, Manock joined the company full-time as Apple's Corporate Manager of Product Design, Employee #246, leading the product design teams for the Apple III and the iconic first Macintosh computer. Today, Manock is regarded as the 'father' of the Apple Industrial Design Language. His collection is highlighted by his Steve Jobs–signed contract for the Apple II, a bonus memo signed by Jobs, an early ‘In Appreciation’ Macintosh computer, and patent plaques for the Apple III and Macintosh.
In addition to Manock’s substantial collection, this sale is highlighted by an incredibly desirable operational Apple-1 computer, a PowerBook 190cs signed by Steve Jobs, a rare Apple neon sign, and promo materials from the 1990s including a ‘Think Different’ watch and iMac banner. Taken as a whole, this important auction tells the story of Apple from its earl
