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Lot 66:
Description
An extensive collection of Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computing equipment, peripherals, and software, distributed across four cartons. The hardware includes an original Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K rubber key model housed in its original retail box with internal polystyrene insert, and a later Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ hard plastic case model. Peripherals include an Alphacom 32 thermal printer with installed paper roll, a Kempston joystick interface, and a boxed Competition Pro 5000 arcade-quality joystick. Multiple power supply units are present for the main consoles and printer.
The software collection comprises a large assortment of approximately 100 titles on cassette tape. Large format box titles include The Hobbit by Melbourne House, The Adrian Mole Secret Diary Kit by Mosaic, Scrabble by Sinclair, and several military strategy titles including Arnhem, Desert Rats, The Fourth Protocol, and Theatre Europe. The jewel case games include notable titles such as Horace Goes Skiing, Bruce Lee, Chess, Daley Thompson’s Decathlon, and Timegate. Two rows of utility and blank computer cassette tapes from retailers such as Boots and Dixons are also included.
Documentation comprises the Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ User Guide, a spiral-bound Sinclair ZX Spectrum BASIC programming manual, and various educational software booklets including Punctuation Pete.
Condition report:
Hardware is visually complete but remains untested for electrical function or software loading capability. The rubber keys on the 48K model exhibit some age-related dust and wear. The original cardboard box for the 48K Spectrum shows significant shelf wear, including corner crushing, edge scuffing, and minor surface tearing; the internal polystyrene tray has some yellowing and minor chipping. The Competition Pro joystick box shows moderate wear. The Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ User Guide is heavily worn with deep creasing and small tears to the covers. Other manuals show general edge wear and handling. Software jewel cases vary in condition with some exhibiting cracks and surface scuffing. Magnetic media is sold as-is due to age and potential degradation.
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