Scarce prototype lid cover for the Apple II computer, 11.75˝ x 13˝ x 1.25˝, with unfinished gray-tone color, missing front center Apple II ‘rainbow’ logo emblem, and the underside bearing an affixed Apple Computer label annotated “Sample #7.” In fine condition, with some light scuffs and adhesive remnants.
A rare and fascinating preproduction Apple II artifact that offers a glimpse into the decision-making and innovation that led to the final product—The Apple II was first sold on June 10, 1977, and by the end of production in 1993, somewhere between five and six million Apple II series computers had been produced. With models in production for just under 17 years, the Apple II was one of the longest-running mass-produced home computer series. The impact of the Apple II cannot be overstated and, as such, any component related to the Apple II, especially a prototype, is of considerable historical importance.
