1909-11 T206 Del Howard
1909–11 T206 Del Howard
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Del Howard is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Del Howard, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 850 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Del Howard
Born 1877 in Kenney, IL (d. 1956), Del Howard was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1905 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .263 with 482 hits, 6 home runs, and 67 stolen bases in 536 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 515 | 9 | 45 | 71 | 126 | 109 | 93 | 62 |
| SGC | 335 | 7 | 5 | 39 | 51 | 84 | 61 | 88 |
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 | 282 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 41 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Sweet Caporal | 26 |
| Polar Bear | 24 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 209 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 43 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Del Howard card?
The Del Howard 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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 850 examples of the Del Howard have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Del Howard come with?
The Del Howard is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Del Howard 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.
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