1909-11 T206 Ed Lennox
1909–11 T206 Ed Lennox
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Ed Lennox is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ed Lennox, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 940 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ed Lennox
Born 1883 in Camden, NJ (d. 1939), Ed Lennox was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1906 and played 6 major-league seasons. He batted .274 with 379 hits, 18 home runs, and 38 stolen bases in 448 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 572 | 23 | 34 | 65 | 137 | 120 | 109 | 84 |
| SGC | 368 | 2 | 10 | 45 | 47 | 97 | 70 | 97 |
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 | 308 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 66 |
| Sweet Caporal | 43 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 106 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 3 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 251 |
| Sovereign 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 19 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 79 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ed Lennox card?
The Ed Lennox 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 940 examples of the Ed Lennox have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ed Lennox come with?
The Ed Lennox is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ed Lennox 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.