1909-11 T206 Art Fromme
1909–11 T206 Art Fromme
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Art Fromme is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Art Fromme, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 940 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Art Fromme
Born 1883 in Quincy, IL (d. 1956), Art Fromme was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1906 and played 10 major-league seasons. He went 80-90 with a 2.90 ERA and 638 strikeouts across 252 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 580 | 13 | 26 | 85 | 143 | 110 | 116 | 87 |
| SGC | 360 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 54 | 97 | 53 | 112 |
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 1910 | 242 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Polar Bear | 30 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Unknown back | 98 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 184 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 86 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Art Fromme card?
The Art Fromme 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 940 examples of the Art Fromme have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Art Fromme come with?
The Art Fromme is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Art Fromme 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.