7th May, 2025 13:00
James Bond: Associated Henri Selmer Tenor Saxophone; The John Barry Seven related book and ephemera –
Henri Selmer Tenor Saxophone, France, c. 1957, a late mark 6, M60213, English patent no. 11.824, contained in original red velvet lined case, within the case’s inner compartment is a Henri Selmer brown gilt lettered box of spare reeds; and Jimmy Stead’s pink business card, together with, a cloth bag; woven strap; an additional brown leatherette case with zip opening containing spare reeds; and an additional black Fama hardcase with strap;
The John Barry Seven, Two Original handbills, the first: a concert handbill for the Adam Faith and John Barry Seven performances at the Gaumont, Southampton, 4th December, 1960, with support acts including, Chris Carlsen, Gerry Dorsey, Johnny Le Roy, and The Honeys,14 x 22cm; the second: a promotional handbill for The John Barry Seven song, ‘Farrago’, released on Parlaphone, 1958, 14.5 x 22cm;
Thirteen photographs, mostly black and white, each captioned-on reverse, depicted members of The John Barry Seven band, including John Barry (trumpet) Vick Flick (lead guitar) Jimmy Stead baritone sax) Mike Peters (bass guitar) Dennis King (tenor sax) Les Reed, Dougie Wright (drums) and Les Reed (pianist), various sizes, the largest, 12 x 8 inches;
LEONARD (Geoff) and Pete Walker. Hit and Miss: The Story of The John Barry Seven, first edition hardback book, photo. illustrated throughout, published by Redcliffe Press, 2018. (qty.)
Provenance: The Collection of Jimmy Stead (b.1940 -) former member of The John Barry Seven, formed in 1957 by John Barry, composer, and conductor of original film music, including eleven James Bond film scores between 1963 and 1987.
This tenor saxophone was played by Jimmy Stead from 1958-1963 alongside, John Barry (trumpet), Vic Flick (lead guitar), Mike Peters (bass guitar), Keith Kelly (rhythm guitar), Dennis King (tenor sax) and Dougie Wright during the band’s numerous appearances on British television shows such as, ‘Six-Five-Special’ , ‘Oh Boy!’ and ‘Drumbeat’, as well as on Tour, often with Adam Faith.
Jimmy Stead also played this saxophone during the original film music recordings and original soundtrack recordings for the James Bond films, Dr No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969).
Sold for £4,000
James Bond: Associated Henri Selmer Tenor Saxophone; The John Barry Seven related book and ephemera –
Henri Selmer Tenor Saxophone, France, c. 1957, a late mark 6, M60213, English patent no. 11.824, contained in original red velvet lined case, within the case’s inner compartment is a Henri Selmer brown gilt lettered box of spare reeds; and Jimmy Stead’s pink business card, together with, a cloth bag; woven strap; an additional brown leatherette case with zip opening containing spare reeds; and an additional black Fama hardcase with strap;
The John Barry Seven, Two Original handbills, the first: a concert handbill for the Adam Faith and John Barry Seven performances at the Gaumont, Southampton, 4th December, 1960, with support acts including, Chris Carlsen, Gerry Dorsey, Johnny Le Roy, and The Honeys,14 x 22cm; the second: a promotional handbill for The John Barry Seven song, ‘Farrago’, released on Parlaphone, 1958, 14.5 x 22cm;
Thirteen photographs, mostly black and white, each captioned-on reverse, depicted members of The John Barry Seven band, including John Barry (trumpet) Vick Flick (lead guitar) Jimmy Stead baritone sax) Mike Peters (bass guitar) Dennis King (tenor sax) Les Reed, Dougie Wright (drums) and Les Reed (pianist), various sizes, the largest, 12 x 8 inches;
LEONARD (Geoff) and Pete Walker. Hit and Miss: The Story of The John Barry Seven, first edition hardback book, photo. illustrated throughout, published by Redcliffe Press, 2018. (qty.)
Provenance: The Collection of Jimmy Stead (b.1940 -) former member of The John Barry Seven, formed in 1957 by John Barry, composer, and conductor of original film music, including eleven James Bond film scores between 1963 and 1987.
This tenor saxophone was played by Jimmy Stead from 1958-1963 alongside, John Barry (trumpet), Vic Flick (lead guitar), Mike Peters (bass guitar), Keith Kelly (rhythm guitar), Dennis King (tenor sax) and Dougie Wright during the band’s numerous appearances on British television shows such as, ‘Six-Five-Special’ , ‘Oh Boy!’ and ‘Drumbeat’, as well as on Tour, often with Adam Faith.
Jimmy Stead also played this saxophone during the original film music recordings and original soundtrack recordings for the James Bond films, Dr No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969).
