1909-11 T206 Harry Gasper
1909–11 T206 Harry Gasper
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Gasper is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Gasper, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1144 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Gasper
Born 1883 in Quorn, IA (d. 1940), Harry Gasper was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1909 and played 4 major-league seasons. He went 46-48 with a 2.69 ERA and 228 strikeouts across 143 appearances.
Confirmed backs (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 707 | 16 | 53 | 81 | 168 | 141 | 143 | 105 |
| SGC | 437 | 4 | 2 | 52 | 84 | 104 | 81 | 110 |
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 1910 | 301 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 84 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 33 |
| Polar Bear | 30 |
| Old Mill | 21 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Tolstoi | 10 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| Unknown back | 129 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 10 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 10 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 12 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 224 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 108 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Gasper card?
The Harry Gasper 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1144 examples of the Harry Gasper have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Gasper come with?
The Harry Gasper is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, 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 Gasper 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.