1909-11 T206 Howie Camnitz (Arms Folded)
1909–11 T206 Howie Camnitz
Pittsburgh Pirates · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Howie Camnitz (“Arms Folded” 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 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples have been graded, with only 22 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 (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 538 | 16 | 29 | 65 | 131 | 109 | 119 | 69 |
| SGC | 373 | 6 | 7 | 41 | 62 | 83 | 71 | 103 |
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 | 119 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 114 |
| Sweet Caporal | 50 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 48 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 37 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 34 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sovereign | 9 |
| Old Mill | 8 |
| El Principe de Gales | 8 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 5 |
| Unknown back | 93 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 12 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 10 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 164 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 54 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 10 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 20 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 70 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Howie Camnitz card?
The Howie Camnitz (Arms Folded) 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 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 911 examples of the Howie Camnitz have been graded, with only 22 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 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. 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.