1909-11 T206 George Stone
1909–11 T206 George Stone
St Louis Browns · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 George Stone is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts George Stone, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 868 examples have been graded, with only 18 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About George Stone
Born 1876 in Lost Nation, IA (d. 1945), George Stone was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1903 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .301 with 986 hits, 23 home runs, and 133 stolen bases in 849 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 547 | 18 | 35 | 69 | 126 | 101 | 110 | 88 |
| SGC | 321 | 0 | 10 | 40 | 36 | 83 | 59 | 93 |
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 1909 | 109 |
| Piedmont | 89 |
| Sweet Caporal | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 54 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 38 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 16 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 13 |
| Old Mill | 13 |
| Sovereign | 12 |
| Hindu | 7 |
| Unknown back | 92 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 135 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 48 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 7 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 George Stone card?
The George Stone 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 868 examples of the George Stone have been graded, with only 18 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 George Stone come with?
The George Stone is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 George Stone 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.