An original Apple-1 computer, housed in its rare ByteShop-style wooden case and once owned by a pioneering woman in law, has fetched $475,000 in a recent auction.

The Apple-1, designed by Steve Wozniak and marketed by Steve Jobs in 1976, marked the beginning of the Apple Computer Company and is revered as one of the most significant artifacts in computing history. Fewer than 50 of the original 200 Apple-1 units are believed to still exist, especially in operational condition and with original enclosures.

This particular Apple-1 is distinctive not only for its outstanding physical condition but also for its ownership history. It was formerly possessed by June Blodgett Moore, the first female graduate of Stanford Law School, adding a unique historical resonance to the device’s story. The machine is registered as the “Moore Apple-1,” which further enhances its identity among collectors.

Unlike many surviving Apple-1s, which have seen significant modifications over the decades, this example maintains its original wooden case and is still functioning. As vintage electronics become increasingly difficult to preserve, especially working models, opportunities to acquire such computers have become extremely rare—and expensive. The sale’s price, nearly half a million dollars, reflects the confluence of rarity, provenance, and cultural significance.