The Catholic University of America Press

Sales Policies

Terms of Sales

All prices and publication dates are subject to change without notice. Books will be invoiced at the prices prevailing at the time an order is received. Orders from individuals must be accompanied by payment. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. All foreign orders must be paid in United States funds and drawn on United States banks. Discount schedules are available on request.

Shipping Charges

Customers billed on account are charged for shipping at actual cost.

Individuals and other customers who prepay are charged for shipping at the rate of $5.00 for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book if the shipment is going to an address in the United States. If the shipment is going outside of the United States, including to Canada, the charge for the first book is $10.00 and for each additional book $6.00.

Returns Policy

Current editions of clean, resalable books may be returned within 18 months of invoice date. No prior permission is required, but all of the following conditions must be met:

  1. All stickers and sticker residue must be removed
  2. A debit memo must be enclosed stating the reason for return and original invoice number(s). If the original invoice number(s) are not supplied, credit will be issued at the highest maximum discount.
  3. All shipping charges must be prepaid.

Shipping Addresses for Returns

Through the US Postal Service:

Hopkins Fulfillment Service
c/o Maple Press Company
Lebanon Distribution Center
P. O. Box 1287
Lebanon, PA 17042

Through Other Carriers:

Hopkins Fulfillment Service
c/o Maple Press Company
Lebanon Distribution Center
704 Legionaire Drive
Fredericksburg, PA 17026

Examination/Desk Copies

Requests for examination copies of paperbacks must be submitted in writing on departmental letterhead. Please include the course title and number, date offered, and estimated enrollment. Enclose $5.00 for postage and handling for each title requested. Requests are limited to two titles. On-approval copies of clothbound books will be sent with invoice, which will be canceled on receipt of evidence of adoption, return of the book within 60 days, or payment.

One complimentary desk copy may be requested when ten or more copies have been ordered for classroom use. Requests must be submitted on departmental letterhead and must include the course title and number, date offered, name of bookstore ordering the texts, quantity ordered, and date of order.

Please address requests to:

Marketing Manager
CUA Press
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064.

Sales Representation

  • Mid-Atlantic United States
    Robert H. Eickemeyer
    922 Grandview Ave.
    Westfield, NJ 07090;
    Tel. 908-232-7039;
    Fax 908-654-1490 
  • Midwestern United States
    Miller Trade Book Marketing
    1801 West Byron Street, Suite 2K
    Chicago, IL 60613
    Tel. 773-404-1050;
    Fax 773-404-1051 
  • Western United States
    Hill/Martin Associates
    756 Collier Drive
    San Leandro, CA 94577
    Tel. 510-483-2939;
    Fax 510-614-0477
  • Asia, Australia, and New Zealand
    East-West Export Books
    c/o University of Hawaii Press
    2840 Kolowalu St.
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    Tel. (808) 956-8830;
    Fax (808) 988-605
  • U.K., Europe, Middle East, and Africa
    Eurospan University Press Group
    3 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden
    London WC2E 8LU
    England
    Tel. 207-240-0856
    Fax 207-379-0609
    Web: www.eurospanbookstore.com
  • Canada
    Scholarly Book Services
    473 Adelaide Street West, 4th floor
    Toronto, Ontario M5V 1T1
    Tel. 416-504-6545 or 800-847-9736
    Fax 416-504-0641 or 800-220-9895
    Email: sbookscan@globalserve.net
    Web: http://www.globalserve.net/~sbookscan

SCOP and Agency Plans available.

For further information contact:

Marketing Department
The Catholic University of America Press
620 Michigan Avenue, NE,
Washington, DC 20064
Tel: (202) 319-5052
Fax: (202) 319-4985
E-mail: cua-press@cua.edu

Addresses for Placing Orders

In the United States

Hopkins Fulfillment Service (HFS)
P. O. Box 50370
Baltimore, MD   21211

Tel:  1-800-537-5487
Fax: 1-410-516-6998
E-mail: hfscustserv@mail.press.jhu.edu

In Canada

Scholarly Book Services
289 Bridgeland Ave., Unit 105
Toronto, Ontario M6A 1Z6

Tel: (416) 504-6545 or (800) 847-9736
Fax: (416) 504-0641 or (800) 220-9895
Email: sbs@iprimus.ca
Web: http://www.globalserve.net/~sbookscan

In the UK. Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

Eurospan Group
3Henrietta St.
Covent Gargen
London WC2E 8LU
United Kingdom

Tel: 44-(0)-207-240-0856
Fax: 44-(0)-207-379-0609
E-mail: andrew.wong@eurospangroup.com
Web: www.eurospanbookstore.com

In the Far East, Australi, and New Zealand

East-West Export Books
c/o University of Hawaii Press
2840 Kolowalu St.
Honolulu, HI 96822

Tel: (808) 956-8830;
Fax: (808) 988-6052