1909-11 T206 Harry Covaleski
1909–11 T206 Harry Covaleski
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Covaleski is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Covaleski, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 813 examples have been graded, with only 29 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Covaleski
Born 1886 in Shamokin, PA (d. 1950), Harry Covaleski was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1907 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 81-55 with a 2.39 ERA and 511 strikeouts across 198 appearances.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 490 | 22 | 26 | 51 | 120 | 83 | 100 | 88 |
| SGC | 323 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 42 | 81 | 65 | 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 1909 | 103 |
| Piedmont | 97 |
| Sweet Caporal | 56 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 52 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 20 |
| El Principe de Gales | 16 |
| Old Mill | 6 |
| Unknown back | 88 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 155 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 82 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Covaleski card?
The Harry Covaleski 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 Philadelphia Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 813 examples of the Harry Covaleski have been graded, with only 29 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Covaleski come with?
The Harry Covaleski is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Covaleski 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.