Leaves, flowers, grasses and other plants and plant parts are finely engraved in copper. Following the final engraving are 11 pages of early manuscript pages comprising a descriptive index to the plates. The series eventually numbered 7 parts, generally issued in 4 or 5 volumes, 1791-1705 - the present volume contains the first two parts. Nissen 1540; Wing P2620. Rubberstamp of Gloucestershire County Library on front pastedown, evidence of removed card pocket.