1909-11 T206 Harry Lord
1909–11 T206 Harry Lord
Boston Red Sox · American League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Lord is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Lord, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 9 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 916 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Lord
Born 1882 in Porter, ME (d. 1948), Harry Lord was a left-handed third baseman who debuted in 1907 and played 9 major-league seasons. He batted .277 with 1,024 hits, 14 home runs, and 206 stolen bases in 972 games.
Confirmed backs (9)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 547 | 14 | 32 | 64 | 130 | 122 | 106 | 79 |
| SGC | 369 | 3 | 2 | 48 | 69 | 82 | 57 | 108 |
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 | 257 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 51 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| Polar Bear | 40 |
| El Principe de Gales | 18 |
| Tolstoi | 16 |
| Cycle 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 5 |
| Carolina Brights | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 97 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 1 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 19 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 224 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 22 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 79 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Lord card?
The Harry Lord 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 Boston Red Sox player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 9 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 916 examples of the Harry Lord have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Lord come with?
The Harry Lord is confirmed with 9 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Lord 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.