1909-11 T206 Germany Schaefer (Washington)
1909–11 T206 Germany Schaefer
Washington Senators · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Germany Schaefer (“Washington” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Germany Schaefer, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 777 examples have been graded, with only 10 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Germany Schaefer
Born 1876 in Chicago, IL (d. 1919), Germany Schaefer was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1901 and played 15 major-league seasons. He batted .257 with 972 hits, 9 home runs, and 201 stolen bases in 1,150 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 430 | 7 | 36 | 44 | 101 | 81 | 77 | 84 |
| SGC | 347 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 67 | 83 | 54 | 87 |
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 | 74 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal | 63 |
| Old Mill | 41 |
| Polar Bear | 39 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 19 |
| Tolstoi | 14 |
| Lenox | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 4 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 3 |
| Uzit | 2 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Lenox 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 31 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 118 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 48 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 101 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 17 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Germany Schaefer card?
The Germany Schaefer (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 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 777 examples of the Germany Schaefer have been graded, with only 10 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Germany Schaefer come with?
The Germany Schaefer is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Germany Schaefer 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.