[CIVIL WAR]. WATKINS, Sam R. (1839-1901). ?Co. Aytch," Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment; or, A Side Show of the Big Show. Nashville, TN: Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing House, 1882. 8vo. 236, [6, blank] pp. Publisher's full red cloth, boards and spine stamped in blind, front board stamped in gilt, lavender endleaves (binding worn, soiled, with some color correction, this copy most likely recased, endleaves toned, soiled, some light dampstaining to endleaves and text, previous owner's inscription and a small numerical sticker on front endleaves). Pencil ownership inscription on front blank, ?R. S. Shreve Louisville KY 1882 bought from the author". Very good. THE SCARCE FIRST EDITION OF THIS REGIMENTAL HISTORY. One of an estimated 2,000 copies printed, but very few have survived. This rarity is the work of a natural storyteller who balances the horror of war with a wry sense of humor. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 7 x 1".