1909-11 T206 George Brown (Washington)
1909–11 T206 George Brown
Washington Senators · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Brown (“Washington” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Brown, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 595 examples have been graded, with only 12 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Brown
Born 1876 in Richmond, VA (d. 1920), George Brown was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1901 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .273 with 1,176 hits, 18 home runs, and 190 stolen bases in 1,102 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 360 | 11 | 27 | 49 | 73 | 70 | 71 | 59 |
| SGC | 235 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 62 | 37 | 64 |
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 | 132 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 64 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 39 |
| Sweet Caporal | 38 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 114 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Brown card?
The George Brown (Washington) 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 595 examples of the George Brown have been graded, with only 12 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Brown come with?
The George Brown is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Brown 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.