The survival of medieval manuscripts in their original bindings remains a rare occurrence. Taking advantage of the diversity of bindings in Cistercian libraries such as Clairvaux and its daughter abbeys during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. this study focuses on the biocodicological analysis of medieval manuscript bindings. with particular emphasis on the use of sealskins. https://www.countryscenesaddleryandpetsuppliers.shop/product-category/stockmans-breastplate-2/