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PRINTED ON A PRIVATE PRESS. SIMMS (Fred.). Dictionary of Religions and Religious Sects. Compiled and Printed by Fred. Simms.1883

Henwyke, Worcester: Fred. Simms at his Private Press, First edition, small 8vo, [6], 100, [2], 10pp., supplement, Worcester Library copy with a few stamps, orig. printed wrappers. "Having frequently inquired at the booksellers for Dictionary of Religious sects, and always receiving the same reply, namely, that no such book, (in the form I required) was published, I thought I would try and compile one myself... When the printing had proceeded about half way, I found it necessary to add the Supplement for the purpose of including several sects whose names had since come under my notice." (Preface). Copac locating 3 copies (Cambridge, Oxford and National Library of Scotland).

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