Shipping policy

Physical book fulfilment

Physical books purchased from Robert Appleton Books are printed and shipped by Bookvault, our fulfilment partner.

Shipping charges

Shipping charges for physical books are calculated and displayed at checkout.

Delivery estimates

Please usually allow up to 10 working days for delivery. Delivery can take longer depending on the book format, production location and delivery service.

Books are printed before they are dispatched. The domestic transit estimates below start after dispatch and are additional to production time. Available services depend on the options offered at checkout.

United Kingdom

Production: Standard 5–7 working days; Express 3 working days; Priority 1 working day.

After domestic dispatch: DPD next-day or pre-specified times; Royal Mail 2–5 days; Delivery Group 1–4 days.

United States

US/partner production: Paperback 3–5 working days; hardback 5–7 working days.

After domestic dispatch: UPS 1–5 days; USPS 2–8 days.

Canada

Canadian partner production: Paperback 3–5 working days; hardback 5–7 working days.

After domestic dispatch: Purolator up to 5 working days.

Australia

Australian partner production: Paperback 3–5 working days; hardback 5–7 working days.

After domestic dispatch: Australia Post and StarTrack up to 5 working days.

Tracking

Tracking availability for deliveries in the UK, United States, Canada and Australia depends on the courier and service selected at checkout.

Delivery enquiries

For delivery enquiries, email robertappleton7@outlook.com.