Peter Short (printer)

Peter Short (fl. 1589-1603) was a London printer active during the late Elizabethan era. He operated a printing house that produced a variety of books, pamphlets, and other printed materials. He is noted for printing works in a diverse range of subjects, including literature, science, and religion. His work is considered important for understanding the development of printing and publishing in England during this period. Records indicate that Short employed numerous apprentices and journeymen in his shop, reflecting the scale of his operations. He printed for several prominent publishers and authors of the time. After his death, his printing equipment and business were passed on to others in the printing trade.