New tech gadgets gizmos hi tech A huge collection of classic Apple items and memorabilia is about to be auctioned off, including a Powerbook signed by Steve Jobs (AAPL)

• A big collection of Apple souvenirs is about to hit the auction block.
• The collection, which came from previous Apple engineer Jerry Manock, includes products like a working Apple-1 computer system, an Apple “Hero Award” medal, and tee shirts and sweatshirts from Manock’s time at Apple.
• There are also a number of items signed by Steve Jobs, like a PowerBook laptop computer and a bonus offer memo from 1983.
• The online auction, hosted by auction house RR Auction, starts March 5.
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A slice of Apple history will strike the auction block.

A huge collection of Apple gadgets and souvenirs will be up for sale in March at auction house RR Auction The collection, which belonged to previous Apple product style engineer Jerry Manock, includes whatever from a completely practical Apple-1 computer system to Apple beach towels.

Titled “The Steve Jobs Auction,” the lot mainly consists of products from the 1970 s and 1980 s. Numerous of the items up for grabs have rare Steve Jobs signatures.

” Steve Jobs was a hesitant signer,” Bobby Livingston, executive vice president at RR Auction, said in a declaration. “He constantly asserted that his success was a result of synergy, and for that reason frequently refused to provide an autograph if the rest of his employees were not included.”

Online bidding will begin on March 5 and conclude March 12.

You can head over to RR Auction to view the full collection (or to place a quote yourself), however here’s a better take a look at some of the coolest and most pricey items up for grabs.