On October 27, 1527, Johann Froben died. He was a prominent printer and Renaissance humanist who made Basel a leading center of the book trade in the 16th century. A close associate of Erasmus, Froben published over 200 of his works and was known for high-quality printing, including the first manageable Bible in octavo format. His legacy continued through his son and grandson, and he is remembered in Basel with a memorial plaque at Peter’s Church. See wikipedia for more information.