Shipping & Delivery
Last updated: 30 September 2026
When could an order placed today arrive?
Includes preparation and typical carrier transit. Counts weekdays; public holidays, customs and carrier delays may extend this estimate. Pre-orders begin after release. US stock and partner merchandise have their own delivery estimates at checkout.
At a glance
Printed to order for you
Most printed-to-order books currently leave within 20–30 working days while we clear the present production queue; occasionally it may take up to 35.
In stock and dispatched in weekly batches
Most orders for books held in stock currently leave within 7–10 working days.
Carrier delivery begins after dispatch. Tracking is emailed when available.
Reference rates below are shown in US dollars. Checkout displays and charges the final amount in your selected currency.
Typical carrier time after dispatch
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom3–6 working days
- 🇪🇺 Europe7–14 working days
- 🇺🇸 US & Canada7–14 working days
- 🌍 Rest of world10–21 working days
United Kingdom
| Service | Cost (USD) | After dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | $6.95 | 2–5 business days |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 | $9.95 | 1–3 business days |
UK shipping is normally via Royal Mail. These carrier estimates begin after dispatch and can vary during busy periods.
Europe
| Service | Cost (USD) | After dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| International Tracked | $16.95 | 7–14 business days |
Tracked international shipping across the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and the UK’s European neighbours.
United States & Canada
| Service | Cost (USD) | After dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| USPS First Class | $11.95 | 7–14 business days |
| USPS Priority | $18.95 | 3–7 business days |
US and Canadian orders are normally handed to local postal carriers such as USPS or Canada Post. Priority is the fastest listed option to a North American address when available.
Rest of World
| Service | Cost (USD) | After dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| International Standard | $22.95 | 10–21 business days |
International shipping is available to many destinations including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, and parts of Latin America. Customs delays outside our control may occasionally extend these windows.
Customs, VAT & Import Fees
For physical books shipped outside the United Kingdom, local import VAT, customs duty, postal clearance, or carrier handling fees may be charged by the destination country. These charges are not currently prepaid at checkout unless the checkout specifically says so.
Read the customs guideDigital Products
eBooks, audiobooks, and digital downloads are delivered instantly via email after purchase. You'll receive a protected download link that does not expire.
How physical books are dispatched
Irving Books has offices in Austin and London. Most physical books are either dispatched from stock or printed to order by our UK print partner. This means your copy is freshly printed or dispatched from held stock according to the product and order. Most printed-to-order books currently leave within 20–30 working days while we clear the present production queue; occasionally it may take up to 35. Most orders for books held in stock currently leave within 7–10 working days.
Tracking
All tracked shipments include a tracking number sent via email once your order is dispatched. You can track your parcel via Royal Mail or your local postal service.
Questions?
Contact us at info@irvingbooks.com for any shipping enquiries.