1909-11 T206 Ginger Beaumont
1909–11 T206 Ginger Beaumont
Boston Doves · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Ginger Beaumont is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Ginger Beaumont, a member of the historic Boston Doves (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 829 examples have been graded, with only 13 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Ginger Beaumont
Born 1876 in Rochester, WI (d. 1956), Ginger Beaumont was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1899 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .311 with 1,759 hits, 39 home runs, and 254 stolen bases in 1,463 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 504 | 12 | 30 | 58 | 106 | 97 | 109 | 92 |
| SGC | 325 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 53 | 79 | 58 | 88 |
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 | 118 |
| Piedmont | 106 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 22 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Hindu | 8 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 77 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 4 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 141 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 41 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 9 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 76 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Ginger Beaumont card?
The Ginger Beaumont 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 Boston Doves player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 829 examples of the Ginger Beaumont have been graded, with only 13 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Ginger Beaumont come with?
The Ginger Beaumont is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Ginger Beaumont 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.