MR. GEO. WILLIS,--I have never met with the fact in print, that some
few of the first editions of Tristram Shandy have the autograph of the
author at the head of the first chapter in some or one of the volumes,
a facsimile of which, in the 7th volume of the copy in my possession, I
send you.
[Illustration: L. Sterne]
Whether this was done for the gratification of Sterne's particular
friends, or for what other purpose, I am ignorant; perhaps some of your
correspondents can throw some light upon the subject.