Manley, Rivella (1714):Introduction

From Marteau

Note on The Text

Text and page reproductions of the Marteau edition of Delarivier Manley's The Adventures of Rivella follow the first edition as published by Edmund Curll, London, 1714, copy of the British Library, shelf-mark: L: 1419.f.23, ESTC: t065369. The proofreading is not yet completed; the editors appreciate all hints at necessary emendations. An introduction will follow.

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