1909-11 T206 Howie Camnitz (Arm At Side)
1909–11 T206 Howie Camnitz
Pittsburgh Pirates · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Howie Camnitz (“Arm At Side” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Howie Camnitz, a member of the historic Pittsburgh Pirates (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 847 examples have been graded, with only 20 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Howie Camnitz
Born 1881 in Covington, KY (d. 1960), Howie Camnitz was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1904 and played 11 major-league seasons. He went 133-106 with a 2.75 ERA and 915 strikeouts across 326 appearances.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 509 | 14 | 38 | 73 | 109 | 94 | 111 | 70 |
| SGC | 338 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 64 | 79 | 55 | 84 |
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 1911 | 170 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 101 |
| Sweet Caporal | 61 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 21 |
| Polar Bear | 19 |
| Tolstoi | 15 |
| Old Mill | 13 |
| El Principe de Gales | 10 |
| Lenox | 7 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 6 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 83 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 4 |
| Cycle 1911 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 8 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 4 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 132 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 17 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 25 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 116 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Howie Camnitz card?
The Howie Camnitz (Arm At Side) 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 Pittsburgh Pirates player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 847 examples of the Howie Camnitz have been graded, with only 20 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Howie Camnitz come with?
The Howie Camnitz is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, 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 Howie Camnitz 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.