1909-11 T206 Harry Howell (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Harry Howell
St Louis Browns · American League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Howell (“Portrait” 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 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 926 examples have been graded, with only 23 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 (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 562 | 17 | 44 | 69 | 155 | 107 | 102 | 68 |
| SGC | 364 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 57 | 97 | 64 | 91 |
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 | 322 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 67 |
| Sweet Caporal | 36 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 102 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 248 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Howell card?
The Harry Howell (Portrait) 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 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 926 examples of the Harry Howell have been graded, with only 23 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 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, 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.