Dear Madam/Sir,

We hope this email finds you well. We are reaching out to you on behalf of our research team at the Organisation pour la Protection des Manuscrits Médiévaux. We are currently in the process of publishing an essay on the ethical problem of medieval manuscript dismemberment. As part of our study, we are interested in gathering various perspectives on this topic from esteemed institutions such as yours.

Given your extensive knowledge and involvement in the art and medieval manuscript community, we believe that your insights would greatly contribute to our research. We are particularly interested in understanding the position and views held by your gallery regarding the ethical considerations surrounding the dismemberment of medieval manuscripts for individual sale of detached leaves.

We are aware that medieval manuscripts hold significant historical, cultural, and artistic value, and that the practice of dismemberment can raise important ethical questions. By soliciting your…