OSBORNE 1 AND EXECUTIVE COLLECTIBLES
Hi,
I've decided to focus my collecting on Apple items. Therefore, I have some
Osborne collectibles I'd like to sell. I thought I'd give this group the
first shot, before going public.
All items are AS IS, subject to the descriptions given. Nothing is warranted,
except that the items are as represented. Prices do not include shipping
from Tampa, Florida
1 Tan Case Osborne 1. Beautiful cosmetic condition. Has double-density
upgrade. Startup screen displays with extra characters (zeros), and
attempts to boot a disk result in boot errors..........$75
1 Osborne-103 "internal" modem with manual and software. Blue plastic, fits
in pocket below left-hand disk drive. Missing ribbon jumper cable
(should be simple to replace). Cosmetically excellent...$25
5 Osborne 1 "User's Reference Guides". There are a number of different
versions and revisions. Original version in black plastic 3-ring
binder from December,1981 with corrections(the corrections seem to
pre-date the publication-I think they are misdated).......$25
Completely re-written version in black plastic 3-ring binder appears
to be from around January, 1982.......$25
Blue spiral-bound version from February, 1982 in good condition..$20
Blue spiral bound version as above in fair condition with tabs added
to pages...$10
Grey paper-back version that appears to have come with blue case
Osbornes in very good condition....$20
1 Package of correspondence and documents from OCC including an updated
section on SuperCalc (contained in the second black plastic manual),
information on upgrades and software, and an introductory letter
machine-signed by Adam Osborne....$10
1 MBasic manual, grey paper-back....$5
1 Osborne Field Service Manual published by Xerox for Osborne 1,1A and
Executive. 245 pages in 3-ring binder plus appencices, schematics,
and updates through February 1984. Very comprehensive and easy to
use. Unfortunately missing first 42 pages on general Osborne 1
disassembly. However, it appears that this material was mostly
the obvious things, and the comparable sections for the Executive
are present. Very useful......$35
1 Osborne 1 Technical Manual by Osborne Computer, 1982. Complete photocopy of
manual with schematics, appendice, etc. Approximately 250 pages.
The schematics are foldouts, and photocopy may have been the original
means of reproduction.......$35
2 Boxed sets of original Osborne software. Each Osborne labeled box contains
the following original disks in original sleeves: CP/M System; CP/M
Utility; CBasic/MBasic; SuperCalc; WordStar; Upgrade Diskette. Note
that these are sold as collector's items- the data integrity is not
warranted, in fact the contents of the disks are not warranted...$30
2 Double Density User's Manual with original Extended Utility Disk in
original sleeve in blue plastic binder. Like new, data integrity not
guaranteed.....$10
13 Original Osborne disks in Osborne sleeves. Some have user-applied labels.
May or may not contain labeled software. Data integrity not guaranteed.
Titles: Double Density WordStar(2); Diagnostic II Diskette One; Osborne
Executive Exerciser Diskette; Executive Diagnostics(2); PC Files;
CP/M System; CP/M Utility; SuperCalc; Extended Utility Disk; Single
Density WordStar; Upgrade Diskette.....$3 each
1 XtraKey User Guide...$3
1 SuperGraphics 4.1. Original disk, manual and literature.....$10
1 "The Portable Companion", premiere issue, June/July 1982 published by
Osborne Computer. 85 page full-color magazine, a true collectible.
Color cover shows Afghan guerillas using an Osborne 1....$25
1 "A Guide to Products and Services for the Osborne Computers" by Spite
Software, 1985. A 50 page guide to everything that was available...
...$10
1 Grey plastic cover from the back of an Osborne. These are often missing..
...$5
Offers on multiple items or for everything are welcome. Please e-mail me at
louiss(a)gate.net with any questions.
Louis