Piece of George Harrison's 1962 Toast Sold to Beatles Memorabilia Collector

The preserved toast crust, saved by a fan and first sold in 1992, has been acquired by collector Joseph O’Donnell for an undisclosed amount.

A piece of toast left by Beatles guitarist George Harrison in 1962 was recently purchased by memorabilia collector Joseph O’Donnell for an undisclosed sum.
The toast was originally saved by 15-year-old fan Sue Houghton during a visit to the Harrison family home and preserved in a scrapbook with other personal items like thread from his jeans and fluff from under his bed.
The toast's scrapbook caption, dated February 8, 1963, coincides with The Beatles' return to Liverpool before their final performance at the Cavern Club.
Houghton first sold the toast in 1992 at a Christie’s auction for $1,600 to fund home repairs; it has since changed hands multiple times.
O’Donnell has preserved the toast in museum-grade UV-protected glass, calling it a unique and historical piece of Beatles lore.