1909-11 T206 Chappie Charles
1909–11 T206 Chappie Charles
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Chappie Charles is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Chappie Charles, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 959 examples have been graded, with only 31 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Chappie Charles
Born 1881 in Phillipsburg, NJ (d. 1959), Chappie Charles was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1908 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .219 with 186 hits, 1 home runs, and 24 stolen bases in 237 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 612 | 26 | 37 | 61 | 165 | 114 | 132 | 77 |
| SGC | 347 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 75 | 84 | 60 | 79 |
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 | 379 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 51 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 6 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 252 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 76 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Chappie Charles card?
The Chappie Charles 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 959 examples of the Chappie Charles have been graded, with only 31 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Chappie Charles come with?
The Chappie Charles is confirmed with 7 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Chappie Charles 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.