Flora's dictionary

"Embellished by Miss Ann Smith" on added illustrated title page

Date based on date of copyright on verso of printed title page

Preface dated 1829. The text was originally published anonymously in 1829, without illustrations

Text printed within decorative borders on paper of different colors, including green, yellow, pink, cream, and blue. Colors of paper used may vary in different copies. Some copies also may be interleaved with blank sheets

Number of plates is known to vary among different versions of this edition. "Index to the embellishments in Flora's dictionary" (pages 135-136) lists 58 plates, including illustrated title and presentation plate. The plates are hand-colored lithographs

Includes index of sentiments (pages 85-87 in second sequence)