The collection includes a copy of the first folio,

the earliest collection of Shakespeare’s plays, published after his death, plus second, third and fourth editions of the folio, according to the paper. Plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries are also said to be in the mix. Wolfson’s donation will be made after his death.

About 230 first folios are extant; less than 1,000 were printed. It was published in 1623, seven years after the death of the playwright. Sotheby’s set a British auction house record in 2006 when it sold one for £2.8 million.

The bequest also boasts works by Christopher Marlowe, Ben Johnson, Thomas Middleton and John Ford, and more. It is reportedly worth millions of pounds.

Source [ PlayBill ]