Valentine, John. Views of Chester District, also entitled, Photographic View Album of Chester & District. Signed Copy his publication of the landmark

his publication of the landmark journal Camera Work

Born Evelyn Hausner in Vienna

but in the functional

Precision and Detail: The images showcased—ranging from the textures of weathered wood to the skin of a bell pepper—demonstrate his use of small apertures (f/64) to achieve maximum depth of field and sharpness

Both books are in stiff illustrated wraps in very good condition

Valentine, John. Views of Chester District, also entitled, Photographic View Album of Chester & District. Signed Copy his publication of the landmarkPhotographed and Printed by Valentine and Sons, Limited, Dundee. No date, about 1900. Oblong hardcover, 24 views on heavy weight paper. Good with spots of wear to extremities and spine. No copies found for sale on Internet, although some similar titles offered. Summary: Views of Chester District (also published under the title Photographic View Album of Chester & District) is a premium, late Victorian tourist souvenir album produced by Valentine &