1909-11 T206 Harry Davis (Davis On Front)
1909–11 T206 Harry Davis
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Davis (“Davis On Front” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Davis, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350-460 series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1032 examples have been graded, with only 38 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Davis
Born 1873 in Philadelphia, PA (d. 1947), Harry Davis was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1895 and played 22 major-league seasons. He batted .277 with 1,841 hits, 75 home runs, and 285 stolen bases in 1,755 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 636 | 25 | 52 | 85 | 140 | 119 | 118 | 97 |
| SGC | 396 | 13 | 15 | 51 | 53 | 92 | 63 | 109 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Polar Bear | 101 |
| Sweet Caporal | 87 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 76 |
| Piedmont | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 51 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 42 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 39 |
| Old Mill | 25 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Tolstoi | 13 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales | 6 |
| Hindu | 3 |
| Lenox | 2 |
| Unknown back | 111 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Cycle 1911 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 2 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 57 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 39 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 75 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 98 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 61 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Davis card?
The Harry Davis (Davis On Front) 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 Athletics player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1032 examples of the Harry Davis have been graded, with only 38 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Davis come with?
The Harry Davis is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: Broad Leaf, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Davis 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.