1909-11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt (With Bat)
1909–11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt
Chicago Cubs · National League · 350-460 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Harry Steinfeldt (“With Bat” 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 350-460 series, known with 12 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 894 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 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 (12)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 534 | 11 | 39 | 76 | 119 | 101 | 109 | 79 |
| SGC | 360 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 61 | 73 | 59 | 97 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 72 |
| Piedmont | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 56 |
| Polar Bear | 43 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 26 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 23 |
| Old Mill | 23 |
| Tolstoi | 19 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 11 |
| Uzit | 5 |
| American Beauty | 5 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| Drum | 2 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 94 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Cycle 1911 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 1 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 21 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 102 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 29 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 38 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 10 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 86 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 28 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt card?
The Harry Steinfeldt (With Bat) 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 12 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 894 examples of the Harry Steinfeldt 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 Steinfeldt come with?
The Harry Steinfeldt is confirmed with 12 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. 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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