ALBIN Celestin, L Ile de Crète. Histoire et Souvenirs, Paris: Sanard & Dérangeon, 1898. 3d edition, in 8vo, p.viii+241+ folded map of Crete. Célestin Albin de Cigala, French writer and translator, gives us a thorough travelogue of the history of Crete, from the ancient times to the end of 19th century. Landscape, cities, people, diverse occupants, cultures and religions through the ages. Many illustrations in black & white in and out-text, folding card at the end. Private binding in red leather, minimal wear. Preserved original illustrated cover inside, with some pencil annotations. Beautiful copy in a nice binding.