I believe the maps in the different GH editions are folded differently, but with no other differences.

Might be wrong on that last phrase tho.

Aside from the type of paper, the maps from the boxed set are slightly smaller, reduced in size to fit the box. I no longer have the box set, but I recall it being somewhere around a 2% reduction.

Paul Stormberg has a good post over on CD speaking to the size and paper differences. Worth googling!

Let me clarify.  There are definitely 2 sizes of maps but I don't think they are exclusive to only the folios and boxes.  I have a few copies of a 1st print box where the maps don't fit well - they curl up inside the box but for later prints they were adjusted.

Thanks, Frank

TSR Boxed Sets (4 different prints so far)

1) Box top: no "by Gary Gygax" under "Fantasy Game Setting", "Products Of Your Imagination" (with quotes) under TSR logo
Box bottom: bottom right has code "1015" stacked above "394-53168-XTSR1200"
Books: do not state "written by Gary Gygax" on first interior (white) page
Catalog: does not list "David Axler" on credits page
Glossography: page 48 does not have "1015XXX1923" under the Proof of Purchase and same page does not have demi-god note under Zagyg description
Maps: Thick glossy paper - textured like feel, each map is 34.25 X 22.25 inches folded into 8 with back white outside, a bit too big for the box so curls at end, hexes are slightly smaller than folio maps
Left Map: states "1980 TSR Hobbies, Inc.\n  All Rights Reserved.", no border on interior edge
Right Map: states "1980 TSR Hobbies, Inc.\n  All Rights Reserved." and has "115-M-9025" in bottom right, no border on interior edge

2) Box top: no "by Gary Gygax" under "Fantasy Game Setting", "Products Of Your Imagination" (with quotes) under TSR logo, colouring and wording in bubbles seems darker than 1)
Box bottom: bottom right has code "1015" stacked above "394-53168-XTSR1200"
Books: state "written by Gary Gygax" on first interior (white) page
Catalog: does not list "David Axler" on credits page
Glossography: page 48 does not have "1015XXX1923" under the Proof of Purchase and same page does not have demi-god note under Zagyg description
Maps: Thick glossy paper - textured like feel, each map is approx 34.25 X 22.25 inches (out by about 1/16, maybe trimming variation?) folded into 12 colour map on outside, small so it fits easily in box, hexes are slightly smaller than folio maps
Left Map: states "1980 TSR Hobbies, Inc.\n  All Rights Reserved.", no border on interior edge
Right Map: states "1980 TSR Hobbies, Inc.\n  All Rights Reserved." and has "115-M-9025" in bottom right, no border on interior edge
EDIT: comes with a red 1 page Dragon Magazine Subscription form.

3) Box top: has "by Gary Gygax" under "Fantasy Game Setting", "PRODUCTS OF YOUR IMAGINATION" (without quotes) under TSR logo, TSR logo mentioned in trademarks statement
Box bottom: bottom right has code "1015" stacked above "394-53168-XTSR1200" and "1015XXX9401" under barcode on bottom left
Books: state "written by Gary Gygax" on first interior (white) page
Catalog: lists "David Axler" on credits page
Glossography: page 48 has "1015XXX1923" under the Proof of Purchase and same page has demi-god note under Zagyg description
Maps: waxy papery feel- duller colouring, each map is 31.25 X 21.5 folded into 8, fits easily in box, hexes are smaller than prints above
Left Map: states "1015XXX0702" and has a white numbered border on right edge (where it joins right map)
Right Map: states "1015XXX0703" and has a white unnumbered border on left edge (where it joins left map)
* maps in previous prints do not have a white border along interior edge
EDIT: comes with Role Playing Game Association form

4) Box top: has "by Gary Gygax" under "Fantasy Game Setting" "PRODUCTS OF YOUR IMAGINATION" (without quotes) under TSR logo, TSR logo mentioned in trademarks statement
Box bottom: bottom right has code "1015" on "ISBN 0-88038-344-5" on "$15.00" and "1015XXX9401" under barcode on bottom left
Books: state "written by Gary Gygax" on first interior (white) page
Catalog: lists "David Axler" on credits page
Glossography: page 48 has "1015XXX1923" under the Proof of Purchase and same page has demi-god note under Zagyg description
Maps: Similar to 3)


Wizard Logo Folio Maps - bottom flap:
* glossy smooth paper, back is similar to a wax paper type feel - thick thickness (not a textured feel like boxed set 1) and 2))
* colour is darker and rich
* thick border on top and bottom edges
* Left Map: has a thick white numbered border on right edge
* Right Map: no white left border (this makes the 2 maps different sizes)
* Both maps state "1980 TSR Games"
* Size: Left is 35 X 23 inches, Right is 35 X 22 3/4 inches

Wizard Logo Folio Maps - side flap:
* glossy smooth paper - medium thickness (but thinner than prints 1) and 2) of the boxed set)
* thick border on top and bottom edges
* Left Map: has a thick white numbered border on right edge
* Right Map: no white left border (this makes the 2 maps different sizes)
* Both maps state "1980 TSR Games"
* Size: Left is 35 X 23 inches, Right is 35 X 22 9/16 inches

TSR Face Logo Folio
* glossy smooth paper - thin thickness
* thick border on top and bottom edges
* Left Map: has a thin white numbered border on right edge
* Right Map: no white left border (this makes the 2 maps different sizes)
* Both maps state "1980 TSR Hobbies, Inc.\n  All Rights Reserved." and has "115-M-9025" in bottom right
* Size: Left is 35 X 23 inches, Right is 35 X 22 15/32 inches

Notes on Folio vs Boxed set maps:
Folio has a white numbered border on right edge of left map and no white left border on right map (making left and right maps different sizes) - box set maps are same size and either both maps have white border on interior edge or neither do
Folio maps have a thick border on both top and bottom edge - boxed set only on bottom edge
Both left and right folio maps may state "115-M-9025" in bottom right compared with only right map in boxed sets
Folio maps are taller - 35 inches compared with 34.25 and smaller in the boxed sets

Conclusion: earlier Folio maps are very nice but early boxed set maps are good too (but Folio ones are slightly bigger)
* As with most TSR products later reprints were done with cost saving methods

I'll post some details for what I have, once I'm back with my books.

Mars wrote in Greyhawk folio vs. boxed set -- maps question:TSR Boxed Sets (4 different prints so far)
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Thank you for sharing this information. This is definitely very interesting.
I was only aware of the two versions mentioned on the Miscellaneous section.
I will surely check the two versions I have. In any case, this information will make me want to get the other two.
However, apart from the EGG name on the box lid, it may be difficult to identify the prints at first glance on Ebay listings, it will surely need questions to sellers. Not to mention the possible mixture of elements between versions.

Looking on Ebay, I see there is a completed auction for 2 - you can see the maps are much smaller than the book (so folded in 12 instead of 8).  It also has the red Dragon Magazine subscription sheet (mine does too) so I have added that to the description as well.

** expired/removed eBay auction **


Here's a 3rd, with the RPGA form (also matching my copy):

** expired/removed eBay auction **


Here is a 4th:

** expired/removed eBay auction **


So it seems like all of the prints should be fairly easy to find but ones in excellent shape might take some patience.