1909-11 T206 Arlie Latham
1909–11 T206 Arlie Latham
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Arlie Latham is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Arlie Latham, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 825 examples have been graded, with only 8 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Arlie Latham
Born 1860 in West Lebanon, NH (d. 1952), Arlie Latham was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1880 and played 17 major-league seasons. He batted .269 with 1,833 hits, 27 home runs, and 739 stolen bases in 1,627 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 492 | 8 | 27 | 58 | 126 | 95 | 89 | 89 |
| SGC | 333 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 65 | 68 | 68 | 83 |
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 1911 | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 66 |
| Piedmont | 63 |
| Polar Bear | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal | 49 |
| Old Mill | 41 |
| Tolstoi | 23 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 20 |
| Uzit | 8 |
| Lenox | 6 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 5 |
| Cycle 1911 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 75 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 5 |
| Cycle 1911 | 2 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 30 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 121 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 35 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 99 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Arlie Latham card?
The Arlie Latham 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 825 examples of the Arlie Latham have been graded, with only 8 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Arlie Latham come with?
The Arlie Latham is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Arlie Latham 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.