1909-11 T206 Jap Barbeau
1909–11 T206 Jap Barbeau
St Louis Cardinals · National League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Jap Barbeau is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jap Barbeau, a member of the historic St Louis Cardinals (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1011 examples have been graded, with only 30 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jap Barbeau
Born 1882 in New York, NY (d. 1969), Jap Barbeau was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 4 major-league seasons. He batted .225 with 160 hits and 39 stolen bases in 199 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 619 | 23 | 50 | 85 | 162 | 100 | 110 | 89 |
| SGC | 392 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 80 | 98 | 64 | 104 |
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 1910 | 282 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal | 59 |
| Polar Bear | 27 |
| Cycle 1910 | 21 |
| Carolina Brights | 16 |
| El Principe de Gales | 13 |
| Tolstoi | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 107 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 19 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 15 |
| Cycle 1911 | 1 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 210 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 33 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 81 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jap Barbeau card?
The Jap Barbeau 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 St Louis Cardinals player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1011 examples of the Jap Barbeau have been graded, with only 30 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Jap Barbeau come with?
The Jap Barbeau is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, Drum, El Principe de Gales, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jap Barbeau 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.