Click the thumbnails below to learn about the creation of this project, the history of the First Folio, and how the 400th anniversry is being celebrated.

About

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Printing the First Folio

An article by Dr Ruth Frendo discussing the significance of the Stationers' Register to the story of the First Folio's publication. 

Contributing Institutions

Discover more about the institutions that have participated in First Folios Compared.

Digitising a First Folio

An exhibition showcasing the process of digitising a First Folio.  

Comparison Tools

Guidance on how to use different image viewers to effectively compare First Folios.

Events

What's happening in 2023 to celebrate 400 years of the First Folio?