Lot # 111 - BYTE Magazine Collection – Eight‑Issue Group Including the First Issue

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 05-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 12-May-2026 8:50:00 PM
Current bid:

$78.00

Highest bidder:

Lanning

Auction has ended

Description :

An assembled lot of eight vintage BYTE magazines, featuring a strong cross‑section of early personal‑computing history and including one duplicate issue. This group spans formative years of the publication and highlights BYTE’s transition from a hobbyist‑driven “small systems journal” to a leading voice in professional and scientific computing.

Notably, the lot includes the first issue of BYTE—a highly sought‑after cornerstone of microcomputing history. Individual examples of this inaugural issue have previously sold on the secondary market for $100 to over $200 on their own, underscoring its collector appeal and the value represented in this multi‑issue group.

Included in this lot

  • The first issue of BYTE, featuring early microprocessor guidance, cassette‑interface discussions, assembler construction, and surplus‑keyboard integration

  • A 10th Anniversary Issue showcasing system‑level innovation and period hardware design

  • Issues covering UNIX on microcomputers, HP‑150 touch‑screen technology, and the expanding role of computing in professional environments

  • Science‑themed covers exploring computing’s applications in research, data analysis, and emerging scientific fields

  • One duplicate issue featuring the “Computing and the Sciences” cover design

Highlights

  • Iconic cover artwork reflecting the aesthetics and priorities of early computing culture

  • Articles documenting major shifts in hardware, programming languages, and user‑interface development

  • A cohesive and historically significant group ideal for collectors, educators, designers, and anyone studying the evolution of modern computing



Auction History

Highest bidder is Lanning

Date Bid User
12-May-2026 8:21:35 PM $78.00 Lanning
12-May-2026 3:13:47 PM $62.00 Uncle Al
12-May-2026 3:13:47 PM $61.00 mischo
12-May-2026 3:03:22 PM $52.00 Uncle Al
12-May-2026 11:17:43 AM $36.00 Capy
12-May-2026 9:42:36 AM $30.00 MotherofFreyja
08-May-2026 8:28:55 PM $28.00 Sparrow
08-May-2026 8:28:33 PM $27.00 Got Junk ? I Buy It.
08-May-2026 8:28:33 PM $26.00 Sparrow
08-May-2026 7:46:13 PM $16.00 Got Junk ? I Buy It.
05-May-2026 9:38:48 AM $5.00 MotherofFreyja

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