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How to Order WHS Press Books

Ordering WHS Press Books

Looking to purchase books published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press? Whether you’re an individual consumer, an educator, a bookstore or library, a wholesaler, or a tax-exempt organization, we offer a few convenient ways to order our books. WHS Press partners with the Chicago Distribution Center to ensure our books are easy to access, purchase, and distribute. Explore the ordering options below to find the method that fits your needs, and discover the stories, voices, and history published by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

How to Order

INDIVIDUALS

Individual consumers and readers can purchase Wisconsin Historical Society Press books through several convenient options. 

The most direct method is to shop our online store and purchase through our online shopping cart.

Individual customers can also place an order by phone with the Chicago Distribution Center’s customer service line.

WHS Press books are also carried at most independent bookstores, national chains, or online retailers. These options make it simple for readers to access and enjoy WHS Press's publications.

How to Order

Retail, Wholesale, and Library

Wisconsin Historical Society Press books are distributed to the trade, wholesale, and library markets by the Chicago Distribution Center.

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Tax-Exempt Organizations

For tax-free purchases, authorized tax-exempt organizations must provide a tax-exempt certificate when setting up an account with the Chicago Distribution Center.

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Schools

To receive a quote or to order any WHS Press books for school use, contact the Chicago Distribution Center.

Examination copies are available for instructors considering a book for classroom adoption. A 10% faculty discount invoice will accompany the book. If ten or more copies are ordered within 60 days, the invoice will be canceled, and the book may be kept as a desk copy. If the book is not adopted, it may be purchased at the invoiced price or returned within 60 days.

To request an examination copy, please provide the following:

  • Book title
  • Course name
  • Projected enrollment

The request should be faxed on institutional letterhead to (800) 621-8476.

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Ordering Through The CDC

WHS Press books can be purchased by contacting our distribution partner at the Chicago Distribution Center (CDC).

All orders are received, processed, fulfilled, and invoiced by the CDC.

Wisconsin Historical Society Press  
c/o Chicago Distribution Center 
11030 South Langley Avenue  
Chicago, IL 60628-3830 

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