1909-11 T206 Addie Joss (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Addie Joss
Cleveland Naps · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Addie Joss (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Addie Joss, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1677 examples have been graded, with only 58 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Addie Joss
Born 1880 in Woodland, WI (d. 1911), Addie Joss was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1902 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 160-97 with a 1.89 ERA and 920 strikeouts across 286 appearances. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 986 | 50 | 35 | 82 | 179 | 195 | 220 | 225 |
| SGC | 691 | 8 | 4 | 50 | 88 | 131 | 133 | 277 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1909 | 206 |
| Piedmont | 175 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 103 |
| Sweet Caporal | 97 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sovereign | 16 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Old Mill | 11 |
| Hindu | 9 |
| Unknown back | 221 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 304 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 101 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 165 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Addie Joss card?
The Addie Joss (Portrait) is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1677 examples of the Addie Joss have been graded, with only 58 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Addie Joss come with?
The Addie Joss is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Addie Joss valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.