Questions about Shipping
HOW QUICKLY WILL MY ORDER ARRIVE?
*Note: We can no longer ship books to customers outside the United States. However, Dover has wide international distribution, and thousands of our books are available for purchase outside of the US from Amazon and many other websites and booksellers.
The time it takes to receive your order is a combination of two elements: Processing Time and the Shipping Time. Processing Time is the time it takes us to select and pack your order for shipment—generally 2 to 3 days. Shipping Time is the time it takes the shipping company to take your order from our warehouse to your door. This time depends on where you live and which shipping method you choose. For guidance please refer to the chart below.
Please note that processing and shipping times indicated below are Business Days and do not include weekends or holidays.
| For Addresses in the continental U.S. | Processing Time | Shipping Time | Total Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping | 2 – 3 Days | 5 – 7 Days | 7 – 10 Days |
| Expedited Shipping | 1 – 2 Days | 2 Days | 3 – 4 Days |
| Free Shipping Over $25 – US Media Mail | 2 – 3 Days | 10 – 14 Days | 12 – 17 Days |
| For Addresses in Alaska, and Hawaii | Processing Time | Shipping Time | Total Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping | 2 – 3 Days | 5 – 7 Days | 7 – 10 Days |
| Expedited Shipping | 1 – 2 Days | 2 – 3 Days | 3 – 5 Days |
| Free Shipping Over $25 – US Media Mail | 2 – 3 Days | 10 – 14 Days | 12 – 17 Days |
| For Addresses in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands | Processing Time | Shipping Time | Total Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping | 2 – 3 Days | 5 – 7 Days | 7 – 10 Days |
| Expedited Shipping | 1 – 2 Days | 2 – 3 Days | 3 – 5 Days |
HOW MUCH DOES SHIPPING COST?
The shipping cost for your order depends on three elements: the dollar value of your order, the shipping method you chose, and your shipping address. Please please refer to the chart below. You can get Free Shipping on orders of $25 or more (details above).
| Standard Shipping To: | Expedited Shipping To: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Pre-tax Total Order: | Continental United States | Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands | Continental United States | Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands |
| $9.99 or less | $5.95 | $7.45 | $18.45 | $19.95 |
| $10.00 – $19.99 | $6.95 | $8.45 | $19.45 | $20.95 |
| $20.00 to $49.99 | $7.95 | $9.45 | $20.45 | $21.95 |
| $50.00 or More | $8.95 | $10.45 | $21.45 | $22.95 |
CAN I SHIP MY ORDER TO A PO BOX?
If you request “Standard Shipping”, we can ship your order to a PO Box. However, if you request “Expedited Shipping,” you will need to provide us with a street address to ensure proper delivery.
CAN I SHIP ONE ORDER TO MULTIPLE ADDRESSES?
No, we cannot ship to multiple addresses from the same order. If you wish to ship books to more than one recipient, please place a separate order for each shipping address.
HOW DO I SEND BOOKS TO SOMEONE WHO IS IN PRISON?
Before you attempt to do this, check with the institution. Find out its rules and procedures. We will ship where you tell us, but cannot be responsible if the institution returns the package. In the event that this happens, we issue a credit, less shipping and handling, and a restocking fee of $10.00.
HOW CAN I TRACK MY ORDER?
We will send you an order confirmation email shortly after you place your order. Once your order has shipped we will send you a shipping confirmation email with tracking information. You may also view your order status and tracking information in your Account.