1909-11 T206 Harry Niles
1909–11 T206 Harry Niles
Boston Red Sox · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Niles is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Niles, a member of the historic Boston Red Sox (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 4 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 845 examples have been graded, with only 25 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Niles
Born 1880 in Buchanan, MI (d. 1953), Harry Niles was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1906 and played 5 major-league seasons. He batted .247 with 561 hits, 12 home runs, and 107 stolen bases in 608 games.
Confirmed backs (4)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 535 | 19 | 27 | 68 | 129 | 86 | 114 | 92 |
| SGC | 310 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 47 | 71 | 68 | 88 |
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 | 125 |
| Piedmont | 111 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 56 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 27 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 25 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sovereign | 10 |
| Old Mill | 9 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 7 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 3 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 121 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 55 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Niles card?
The Harry Niles 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 4 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 845 examples of the Harry Niles have been graded, with only 25 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Niles come with?
The Harry Niles is confirmed with 4 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Harry Niles 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.