1909-11 T206 Harry Krause (Pitching)
1909–11 T206 Harry Krause
Philadelphia Athletics · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Krause (“Pitching” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Krause, a member of the historic Philadelphia Athletics (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 945 examples have been graded, with only 14 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Krause
Born 1888 in San Francisco, CA (d. 1940), Harry Krause was a left-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 5 major-league seasons. He went 36-26 with a 2.50 ERA and 298 strikeouts across 85 appearances.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 588 | 12 | 59 | 87 | 125 | 117 | 99 | 89 |
| SGC | 357 | 2 | 8 | 45 | 57 | 89 | 78 | 78 |
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 | 315 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 44 |
| Polar Bear | 36 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 36 |
| Sweet Caporal | 25 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 234 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 21 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 32 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 45 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Krause card?
The Harry Krause (Pitching) 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 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 945 examples of the Harry Krause have been graded, with only 14 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Krause come with?
The Harry Krause is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Krause 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.