Letters Between Timothy F. Hill & Steve Jobs of Apple Inc

Signed copies of the original letters sent between Timothy Ferguson Hill & Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. in 2007.

An exceptional piece of tech history: a signed copy of the original letter from Timothy Ferguson Hill, founder of Ferguson Hill Studios, to Steve Jobs, dated 30th July 2007. This correspondence discusses the new Ferguson Hill FH007 Desktop Speakers, based on the larger FH001 Horn Loudspeakers. Steve Jobs had previously purchased the first-ever pair of FH001 Horn Loudspeakers, marking his personal interest in Ferguson Hill's avant-garde speaker design. The FH007 mini system, enclosed as a free sample in the letter, represents Ferguson Hill's continued innovation in acoustic technology, featuring scaled-down versions of their iconic horn speakers.

Included in this lot are the sample invoice, with 1 to Al Iriberri & the other to Steve Jobs, a letter to Steve Jobs and a set of address labels, each signed by Timothy Ferguson Hill. The documents were addressed to Jobs at Apple Computer's iconic headquarters, 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California. The content reveals a unique business connection between Ferguson Hill and one of the most influential figures in tech history, as Ferguson Hill sought to collaborate with Apple by proposing the sale of these innovative speakers in Apple Stores.

Provenance & Historical Significance: This correspondence marks an important moment in the evolution of speaker technology and highlights Apple's long-standing tradition of endorsing premium design and high-fidelity sound systems. Jobs, known for his discerning taste and passion for design excellence, was an early adopter of the FH001 Horn Loudspeakers. Ferguson Hill’s FH001 speakers were highly regarded for their transparent acrylic horns, delivering a striking visual presence alongside their remarkable sound quality. The smaller FH007 system, as mentioned in the letter, was a more compact version designed for desktop use.

Condition:Both the invoice and the letter are in excellent condition, with clear signatures from Timothy Ferguson Hill. The text is crisp, and the letterhead remains sharp and legible, reflecting its importance as a preserved piece of technological history.

Dimensions: Invoice and letter: Standard A4 paper size, each bearing the original Ferguson Hill logo and company information.

This lot offers a rare opportunity to acquire a unique artifact of the relationship between Ferguson Hill Studios and Steve Jobs, an icon in both the tech and design worlds. These documents not only highlight the innovative audio engineering of Ferguson Hill but also serve as a historical connection to one of the most influential leaders in computing history.

Provenance: From the archives of Ferguson Hill Studios.