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DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 405

Red McCombs | Important Samuel S. Sanders Texas Revolution Era Bible, Battle of Coleto Creek

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500
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Important Texas Revolution era bible by descent through the family of Samuel S. Saunders massacred after the Battle of Coleto Creek in 1836, includes handwritten genealogy records within bible, including the mention of the life and death of Sanders, who was killed at the battle of Coleto, Texas during the Goliad campaign of the Texas Revolution, he was only 19 years old 

height 11 in. x width 9 in. x depth 4 

Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate

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