Business Details
Your Trusted Second-Hand Bookshop & Picture Framing Service in Leicester
Established as one of Leicester's last independent second-hand bookshops, Maynard & Bradley combines a passion for literature with specialist picture framing and gallery services. Our expertise spans over four decades, offering a free search service for rare and out-of-print books alongside bespoke framing solutions for diverse items including sports memorabilia and baby keepsakes. With thousands of books available in-store and extensive archives, we provide expert valuations for insurance and probate while curating a unique collection of antique prints, vintage posters, and limited edition artworks. Our commitment to preserving heritage extends to hand-colouring and framing historical prints, supported by partnerships with international fine art suppliers to ensure quality and authenticity. 
Services
Second-Hand Books
Picture Framing
Antique Prints
Poster Sales
Valuation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer a free search service for rare and out-of-print books.
- Our onsite framing service handles items from medals to signed jerseys.
- We provide expert valuations for insurance and probate documentation.
- We stock Todd White limited edition prints unavailable elsewhere in Leicester.
- Our antique print restoration uses museum-standard linen mounting techniques.
Services
Second-Hand Book Sales
We specialise in sourcing and selling second-hand, out-of-print, and hard-to-find books. Our inventory includes academic texts in sociology, psychology, and archaeology, alongside comics and graphic novels. Customers can request specific titles through our free search service, with thousands of books available in-store and additional stock accessible through our archives.
Picture Framing
Our onsite framing service accommodates diverse items including artwork, sports memorabilia, and certificates. We offer over 100 framing options with specialist matting services up to 48x38 inches. Larger commissions are available with bespoke pricing, including museum-standard linen mounting for vintage posters and delicate documents.
Antique Print Sales
We sell genuine antique prints from renowned collections including Nichols' Leicestershire Village Views and John Flowers' Leicester series. These 18th-19th century copperplate engravings and lithographs are available framed or unmounted, with limited reproduction editions for rare pieces. All prints can be hand-coloured and framed to customer specifications.
Poster Framing
Our service includes framing for original vintage posters from iconic artists like Andy Warhol and Richard Avedon. We specialise in Beatles and Rolling Stones posters from the 1960s-70s, offering conservation mounting on linen to museum standards. Customers can bring their own posters for bespoke framing solutions.
Insurance Valuations
We provide professional valuation services for books, prints, and memorabilia for insurance and probate purposes. Our 45 years of industry experience ensures accurate assessments of rare items, supported by documentation and market analysis to meet legal and insurance requirements.
Questions
Do you offer framing for personal posters?
Yes, we can frame your personal posters using our 100+ moulding options with specialist mounting services.
Can you source specific rare books?
Our free search service helps locate specific rare or out-of-print books through our extensive archives.
Are antique prints available online?
Selected antique prints are available via our ABE Books listing with keyword search functionality.
Do you buy second-hand books?
We purchase second-hand books depending on condition and inventory needs – contact us for appraisal.
How to identify genuine vintage posters?
Our staff can authenticate posters through paper analysis, printing techniques, and provenance verification.
Is hand-colouring available for prints?
Yes, we offer hand-colouring services for antique prints to enhance historical accuracy and aesthetics.
