Complete IBM DOS 3.30 vintage system set from 1987 including original binder manual, slipcase, quick reference card, and five included disks. A true piece of early IBM PC computing history, ideal for collectors, restorers, archivists, and vintage tech enthusiasts.
Includes:
IBM DOS 3.30 binder manual
Original IBM slipcase
IBM DOS 3.30 Quick Reference Card
1 IBM DOS 3.30 3.5" Startup/Operating disk
2 original IBM 5.25" disks: Startup and Operating
2 Memorex 5.25" backup disks: Startup and Operating
Original IBM sleeves for the two original 5.25" disks
Description:
Original IBM DOS 3.30 Disk Operating System set including the reference binder manual, outer slipcase, quick reference card, and five disks total. This is a strong vintage IBM documentation and media lot that displays well and includes both original IBM-labeled disks and period backup copies.
This set works well for IBM PC collectors, retro computing displays, archival documentation setups, restoration-era software collections, and vintage DOS enthusiasts. Everything shown in the photos is included.
Item Details:
Brand: IBM
Product Line: IBM DOS
Software Title: Disk Operating System
Model/Version: DOS 3.30
Platform: IBM PC
Type: Vintage Software Manual Set / Reference Binder / Software Disk Lot
Format: 3-ring binder, slipcase, 3.5" floppy disk, 5.25" floppy disk
Media Type: Floppy Disk
Number of Disks Included: 5
Manual Included: Yes
Quick Reference Card Included: Yes
Original Packaging: Slipcase Included
Language: English
Era: 1980s
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Condition:
Very good vintage condition overall with normal signs of age, storage, and handling. Binder/manual pages are fully attached to all 3 rings with no loose or missing pages noted. No tears or stains noted. Previous owner signature is present on the title/reference page. Some minor edge creasing is visible on a portion of the front pages, but pages remain clean and bright overall.
Original slipcase and binder exterior show general vintage age/use wear, including light discoloration, shelf wear, and handling wear. Five disks are included as shown. All disks retain labels; original IBM 5.25" disks remain in original IBM sleeves, and the Memorex backup disks have handwritten labels. One IBM paper sleeve has handwritten notes on the outside. Disks appear visually clean with no cracks or major flaws noted.
Compatibility & Installation Notice:
Vintage software/media has been visually inspected only and has not been function tested. This listing includes the physical manual, quick reference card, slipcase, and disks shown only. Because of the age of vintage software and floppy media, this set is sold primarily as a collectible, archival, or restoration-era software/documentation lot. No guarantee is made regarding installability, disk readability, usability, activation, or compatibility with modern systems.
Authenticity & Origin:
Details verified from the original item and/or documentation. From the private estate of a retired Princeton-educated IBM and Macintosh developer and early network security pioneer based in Woodstock, Vermont.
Shipping & Returns:
Ships fast via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking. Carefully packed for safe delivery, with the binder, slipcase, and disks protected during transit. 30-day returns accepted; buyer pays return shipping unless item is not as described. Vintage media compatibility is buyer’s responsibility. Item must be returned in the same condition with all included disks, manuals, cards, sleeves, and packaging.
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