1909-11 T206 Harry Howell (Hand At Waist)
1909–11 T206 Harry Howell
St Louis Browns · American League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Howell (“Hand At Waist” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Howell, a member of the historic St Louis Browns (American League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 890 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 Howell
Born 1876 in Brooklyn, NY (d. 1956), Harry Howell was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1898 and played 13 major-league seasons. He went 131-146 with a 2.74 ERA and 986 strikeouts across 340 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 526 | 14 | 40 | 71 | 117 | 104 | 93 | 87 |
| SGC | 364 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 62 | 66 | 75 | 104 |
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 | 168 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 81 |
| Sweet Caporal | 71 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 25 |
| Old Mill | 22 |
| Polar Bear | 18 |
| Tolstoi | 16 |
| Lenox | 8 |
| Cycle 1911 | 8 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales | 4 |
| Unknown back | 101 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 5 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 155 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 19 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 26 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 122 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Howell card?
The Harry Howell (Hand At Waist) 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 St Louis Browns player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 890 examples of the Harry Howell 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 Howell come with?
The Harry Howell is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, 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 Howell 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.