Sales & Ordering Information

The following information applies specifically to orders containing Summer Sale titles and differs from our standard fulfilment arrangements.

For full details of the promotion and to browse all discounted titles, please visit our Summer Sale 2026 page.

Shipping

All Summer Sale orders are despatched from our warehouse in the United Kingdom, regardless of destination. Orders are typically despatched on the next working day.

Customers outside the UK, including EU countries, may be liable for customs duties, taxes or import charges according to local regulations.

Free PDF eBooks

Most Archaeopress publications include a complimentary PDF eBook with the purchase of the printed book. Where available, the download will be accessible once your order has been completed.

Customers with an Archaeopress account can re-download eligible eBooks at any time from the My Account section of the website.

Collection from Our Bicester Office

If you would prefer to collect your order in person, orders can be collected from our office in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

• Enter voucher code COLLECT during checkout to remove delivery charges.
• Please wait until a member of our team has confirmed that your order is ready before travelling.
• Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–16:30.

Availability

Sale prices are available while allocated sale stock lasts. If a title sells out during the promotion, it may be removed from the Summer Sale without notice and the discounted price will no longer apply.

Need Help?

Please contact info@archaeopress.com if you require any assistance with your order.

Prices and Currency

All prices are listed in UK Pounds Sterling (GBP). Books and eBooks are zero-rated for VAT in the UK.

Print Books

Complimentary eBook

Customers purchasing print books via the Archaeopress website receive a complimentary eBook (where available).

• Download available immediately after checkout
• A download link is emailed with your receipt
• Account holders may re-download past eBook purchases

To create an account, click here.

Most UK orders are shipped directly from Archaeopress. Orders to the EU/EEA or North America may be printed and shipped locally via fulfilment partners.

eBooks

• Immediate download after purchase
• Re-download available for account holders

Delivery Information

Order Processing

• Processed Monday–Friday (excluding UK bank holidays)
• In-stock titles ship within 48 hours
• Print-on-demand titles dispatch in 7–10 days
• Orders containing forthcoming titles ship on release

Fulfilment Locations

• United Kingdom – UK and most worldwide orders
• Netherlands (Printforce) – EU & EEA
• United States (IBI / Books International) – North America

Some titles always ship from the UK and may incur import/customs fees.

Shipping Times

• UK: up to 14 days
• Outside the UK: up to 28 days

Collection from Archaeopress Office, Bicester (Oxfordshire), United Kingdom

Customers may collect orders from the Archaeopress office by arrangement.

• Apply voucher code COLLECT to your basket before checkout to remove the delivery charge.
• Please wait until a member of our team has contacted you to confirm your order is ready for collection before travelling.
• Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–16:30

Import Charges & Customs

Local VAT and customs fees may apply.

Depending on fulfilment location, orders may or may not pass through customs. Customers remain responsible for any local tax obligations.

Contact info@archaeopress.com for region-specific queries.

Cancellations and Returns

• Cancel before dispatch for full refund
• Returns accepted at customer expense (unless faulty)
• Faulty/damaged books replaced or refunded
• Return postage for faulty items reimbursed

Refunds issued to original payment method.

Payments

Payments processed securely via Opayo (formerly SagePay) or PayPal. Card details are encrypted and handled externally.

Institutional Accounts

Libraries and institutions may create an account for ordering on account terms, IP-based access, and digital services.

• Order print books and multi-user licences on account
• Register IP ranges for institutional access
• Usage statistics (for subscription products)
• MARC records available on request

Print Books

Complimentary Multi-User Licence

Institutional print purchases include a free multi-user eBook licence (where available).

• Perpetual licence
• Unlimited concurrent users
• Unlimited downloads
• Self-hosting permitted
• Or IP/login-based access via Archaeopress

Payment Note

All institutional payments must be made directly to Archaeopress. Fulfilment-partner paperwork is not an invoice.

Multi-User eBook Licences

• Available independently of print
• Unlimited users and downloads
• Perpetual licence
• Self-hosting or platform access

Order Processing & Delivery

Processing

• Processed Monday–Friday
• In-stock titles ship within 48 hours
• Print-on-demand: 7–10 days
• EU/EEA & North American orders often fulfilled locally
• Forthcoming titles ship on publication

Fulfilment Locations

• Archaeopress (UK)
• Printforce (Netherlands – EU/EEA)
• IBI / Books International (USA – North America)

Shipping Times

• UK: up to 14 days
• Outside the UK: up to 28 days

Import Charges & Customs

Local VAT or customs charges may apply depending on destination. If orders do not pass through customs, institutions remain responsible for local tax obligations.

Returns & Refunds

Faulty or damaged items will be replaced or refunded. Return postage for faulty items is reimbursed.

For non-faulty returns, please contact us to discuss arrangements.

Refunds are issued using the original payment method.

Archaeopress Distribution (UK, Europe & Rest of World)

Please place trade orders with:

Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
13-14 Market Square
Bicester OX26 6AD
United Kingdom

T: +44 (0)1865 311914
E: info@archaeopress.com

Trade Terms

Discounts

• 35% discount on books
• 25% discount on journals
• Additional discounts available for bulk or standing orders

Account Terms   (at the publisher’s discretion):

• UK accounts: 30 days
• EU / EEA: 60 days
• Rest of World: 90 days

Shipping for Trade Accounts

• Free delivery to UK addresses
• Free delivery to UK-based forwarding agents
• Free delivery to forwarding agents in the Netherlands
• Shipping to other destinations charged at cost (weight-based)

Order Processing & Delivery

• Processed Monday–Friday
• In-stock titles ship immediately
• Print-on-demand: 7–10 days
• Forthcoming titles invoiced on despatch

Territorial Representation

United Kingdom
Patrick Harris — Director
E: patrick@archaeopress.com
T: +44 (0)1865 311914

Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar
Charlotte Prout — Iberian Book Services
E: cprout@iberianbookservices.com

France, Italy, Netherlands & Greece
Flavio Marcello
E: marcello@marcellosas.it

China, Hong Kong & Taiwan
Sino Publishers Services Ltd — Rance Fu
W: www.sinopubservice.com
E: rance@sinopubservice.com

North America (Exclusive Distributor)

ISD
70 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2
Bristol, CT 06010
USA

T: +1 860 584-6546
E: orders@isdistribution.com
W: www.isdistribution.com

Please note: North American pricing and currency may differ from prices shown on the Archaeopress website. For accurate trade pricing, consult ISD.

Worldwide Wholesaler Option

All Archaeopress print books can also be ordered worldwide from Gardners Books:

https://www.gardners.com/

Terms and pricing vary.