1909-11 T206 Art Devlin
1909–11 T206 Art Devlin
New York Giants · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Art Devlin is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Art Devlin, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Art Devlin
Born 1879 in Washington, DC (d. 1948), Art Devlin was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1904 and played 10 major-league seasons. He batted .269 with 1,185 hits, 10 home runs, and 285 stolen bases in 1,313 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 568 | 13 | 33 | 69 | 138 | 110 | 116 | 89 |
| SGC | 343 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 53 | 83 | 61 | 99 |
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 | 122 |
| Piedmont | 111 |
| Sweet Caporal | 65 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 49 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 37 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sovereign | 13 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 8 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Unknown back | 99 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 142 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 57 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Art Devlin card?
The Art Devlin 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples of the Art Devlin have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Art Devlin come with?
The Art Devlin 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 Art Devlin 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.