1909-11 T206 George Perring
1909–11 T206 George Perring
Cleveland Naps · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Perring is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Perring, a member of the historic Cleveland Naps (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 956 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Perring
Born 1884 in Sharon, WI (d. 1960), George Perring was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1908 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .248 with 438 hits, 9 home runs, and 34 stolen bases in 513 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 573 | 13 | 45 | 85 | 159 | 112 | 92 | 67 |
| SGC | 383 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 77 | 97 | 58 | 90 |
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 | 305 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 40 |
| Sweet Caporal | 35 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 27 |
| Polar Bear | 24 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 112 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 264 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 18 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 57 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Perring card?
The George Perring 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 Cleveland Naps player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 956 examples of the George Perring have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Perring come with?
The George Perring is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Perring 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.