We’d like to thank you for your continued business with us this year and share with you our First Edition Design Publishing 2015 Holiday Processing and Shipping Schedule. This should help you in your holiday planning.

 

Don’t have your holiday cheer dampened by having to rush; get your short-run orders in early!  To ensure timely delivery of your books, please place orders no later than:

 

Paperback Books (Color only), for all facilities*;
Wednesday, December 2nd

 

Case Laminate, Cloth and Jacketed Books (Color only), for all facilities*;
Wednesday, December 2nd

 

Case Laminate, Cloth and Jacketed Books (B&W only), for all facilities*;
Monday, December 7th

 

Paperback Books (B&W only), for all facilities*;
Tuesday, December 8th

 

*Facilities located in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Please note that any orders placed after the noted cut-off dates cannot be guaranteed for Christmas delivery.

 

• US dates assume a five-day domestic delivery from First Edition Design Publishing  using ground service, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
• UK dates assume a non-guaranteed Royal Mail three-day domestic shipment delivery from First Edition Design Publishing UK using ground service.
• Please order early! If you have an unexpected, urgent need, please contact your Client Services Representative for potential turnaround time and delivery options.

 

Other important dates to keep in mind when planning your orders with us:

 

First Edition Design Publishing offices and manufacturing operations are closed:

–        November 26 – 29, 2015 – Thanksgiving Holiday

–        December 18 – 31, 2015 – Christmas Holiday

 

We will be back in full swing, with a full staff on January 4^th, 2016

 

In the US – UPS holiday schedule:

–        November 26, 2015 – UPS is closed. No deliveries or pickups.

–        November 27, 2015 – Normal delivery service.

–        December 24, 2015 – Normal delivery service.

–        December 25, 2015 – UPS is closed. No deliveries or pickups.

–        December 31, 2015 – UPS delivery of air and international packages only.

–        January 1, 2016 – UPS is closed. No deliveries or pickups.

 

In the UK – UPS and DHL/Securicor holiday schedule:

–        December 24, 2015 – Normal delivery schedule.

–        December 25 2015 – Closed.

–        December 28, 2015 – Closed.

–        December 31, 2015 – Normal delivery schedule.

–        January 1, 2016 – Closed.

 

 

In Canada – Canada Purolator holiday schedule:

–        November 26, 2015 – Closed.

–        December 25, 2015 – Closed.

–        January 1, 2016 – Closed.

 

At First Edition Design Publishing, we want to be sure that all orders are delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner. It is important to note that we experience higher volumes during the holiday season.

 

Shipping carriers also experience an increase in the number of shipments handled during the holiday season. We suggest you order early to avoid possible delays with your shipments.

 

Our Sales and Client Services associates are available to help with any questions you may have about shipping, turnaround time and orders for the fourth quarter. Please email support@firsteditiondesign.com with questions or concerns.

 

Thank you for your continued business and best wishes for a delightful holiday season!