Early Apple computer that helped launch company sells at auction

The vintage Apple computer was built in the 1970s and is signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak (Nikki Brickett/RR Auction via AP, File)

One of the first personal computers built by Apple and signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak has sold at auction for more than 223,000 US dollars (£177,000).

The Apple-1 has been restored to a fully operational state and came with a custom case with a built-in keyboard, according to RR Auction, which held the sale.