1909-11 T206 Harry Lumley
1909–11 T206 Harry Lumley
Brooklyn Superbas · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Lumley is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Lumley, a member of the historic Brooklyn Superbas (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 773 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Lumley
Born 1880 in Forest City, PA (d. 1938), Harry Lumley was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1904 and played 7 major-league seasons. He batted .274 with 728 hits, 38 home runs, and 110 stolen bases in 730 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 488 | 11 | 33 | 52 | 118 | 91 | 107 | 76 |
| SGC | 285 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 43 | 60 | 47 | 92 |
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 1909 | 108 |
| Piedmont | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| El Principe de Gales | 16 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 15 |
| Hindu | 6 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Unknown back | 90 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 8 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 125 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 30 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Lumley card?
The Harry Lumley 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 Brooklyn Superbas player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 773 examples of the Harry Lumley have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Lumley come with?
The Harry Lumley is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Lumley 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.