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1909-11 T206 Francis Pfeffer

1909–11 T206 Francis Pfeffer

White Border
Chicago Cubs · National League · 460 Only print series

The 1909–1911 T206 Francis Pfeffer is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Francis Pfeffer, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 819 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.

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About Francis Pfeffer

Born 1882 in Champaign, IL (d. 1954), Francis Pfeffer was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1905 and played 6 major-league seasons. He went 31-39 with a 3.30 ERA and 317 strikeouts across 112 appearances.

Confirmed backs (10)

American BeautyCycleEl Principe de GalesHinduOld MillPiedmontPolar Bear (Scrap)SovereignSweet CaporalTolstoi

Population (PSA · SGC)

Grader	Total	NM 7+	6	5	4	3	2	1 & Auth
PSA	455	19	36	61	105	80	91	63
SGC	364	4	5	45	65	75	64	106

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 1911	118
Sweet Caporal 1911	78
Sweet Caporal	55
Sovereign 1911	34
Polar Bear	19
American Beauty 1911	18
Tolstoi	15
El Principe de Gales	11
Hindu	6
Cycle 1911	5
Old Mill	4
Unknown back	92

SGC by back

Back	Graded
American Beauty 1911	18
Cycle 1911	6
El Principe de Gales 1909-11	7
Hindu 1909-11	7
Old Mill 1909-11	2
Piedmont 1911	159
Polar Bear 1909-11	16
Sovereign 1911	29
Sweet Caporal 1911	96
Tolstoi 1909-11	24

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1909-11 T206 Francis Pfeffer card?

The Francis Pfeffer 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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.

How rare is the T206

Across PSA and SGC, roughly 819 examples of the Francis Pfeffer have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.

Which backs does the T206 Francis Pfeffer come with?

The Francis Pfeffer is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, 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 Francis Pfeffer 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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