1909-11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt
Chicago Cubs · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Steinfeldt (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Harry Steinfeldt, a member of the historic Chicago Cubs (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 858 examples have been graded, with only 21 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Harry Steinfeldt
Born 1877 in St. Louis, MO (d. 1914), Harry Steinfeldt was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1898 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .267 with 1,576 hits, 27 home runs, and 194 stolen bases in 1,646 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 528 | 19 | 26 | 64 | 94 | 97 | 131 | 97 |
| SGC | 330 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 51 | 77 | 76 | 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 | 124 |
| Piedmont | 94 |
| Sweet Caporal | 53 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 27 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 22 |
| El Principe de Gales | 21 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Unknown back | 95 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 5 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 163 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 44 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 8 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 11 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 2 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt card?
The Harry Steinfeldt (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 Chicago Cubs player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 858 examples of the Harry Steinfeldt have been graded, with only 21 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Harry Steinfeldt come with?
The Harry Steinfeldt 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 Steinfeldt 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.
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