1909-11 T206 Charlie Starr
1909–11 T206 Charlie Starr
Boston Doves · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Charlie Starr is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Charlie Starr, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 7 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 782 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Charlie Starr
Born 1878 in Pike County, OH (d. 1937), Charlie Starr was a left-handed second baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 3 major-league seasons. He batted .211 with 79 hits and 13 stolen bases in 110 games.
Confirmed backs (7)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 431 | 19 | 33 | 57 | 100 | 62 | 101 | 59 |
| SGC | 351 | 2 | 7 | 49 | 68 | 81 | 58 | 86 |
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 | 194 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Tolstoi | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 110 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Drum 1910 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 253 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 77 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Charlie Starr card?
The Charlie Starr 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 Boston Doves player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 7 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 782 examples of the Charlie Starr have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Charlie Starr come with?
The Charlie Starr 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 Charlie Starr 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.