First Hugo Trophy Auctioned

The first Hugo Award trophy, presented to Forrest J Ackerman by Isaac Asimov at the 1953 Worldcon, was put up for sale by Hindman Auctions in May 2024. The Worldcon Heritage Organization won the auction with a $12,350 bid, with the money pledged by fans. The trophy will be added to exhibits showcased at future Worldcons. Hugo Gernsback’s 1960 Hugo Award trophy was also auctioned off, going for $6,985 to an unknown buyer. For more, see the site.

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