APPEL, Karel, (Dutch, 1921-2000): Limited edition signed print and books of his work. The 1st book (oversized) is about the art of Appel, by writer Hugo Kiaus (NY: Harp/ N. Abrams, 1962) # 222 of 250 copies, signed on limitation page by Appel and Hugo Claus, 12 x 12, 178 pages. Many color plates are tipped to stiff, black stock paper inside the book, each of which could be removed and framed, although each has been signed (''in the stone'') prior to printing. The book includes one freestanding color lithoaraph. Signed Print, housed in a special pocket of inside back cover, but I have removed it and placed it in a black frame. The book has a clear acetate dust jacket, with ''Appel'' in white script, which gives the appearance of being painted on. It is in very good condition, nominal shelf wear on bottom. It was released as a representative collection of his art. Sold with an additional book (12x15) KAREL APPEL WORKS ON PAPER, Forward by Marshall McLuhen (NY: Abbeville Press, 1980, First edition, fine condition), oversized, illustrated and commentary. From the William Crawford Plumley Estate.