The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, has received a collection gift focused on sexuality, according to reporting. The donation consists of about 1,500 volumes that cover topics related to sex and sexual practices. The materials date back to the 17th century, indicating the collection includes older works rather than a modern retrospective. The library’s holdings will be expanded by the new addition, which is described as rare and historically oriented. The gift highlights the library’s role in preserving and providing access to printed materials over several centuries, including works that address sensitive or controversial subjects from different time periods. Details about who made the gift and specific titles are not included in the provided excerpts, but the overall scope and time range—up to the 1600s—are consistent with the description of a substantial, long-range historical collection. The library is expected to integrate the volumes into its resources as part of its ongoing collection development and public-facing mission.