1909-11 T206 Jean Dubuc
1909–11 T206 Jean Dubuc
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Jean Dubuc is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Jean Dubuc, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 887 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Jean Dubuc
Born 1888 in St. Johnsbury, VT (d. 1958), Jean Dubuc was a right-handed pitcher who debuted in 1908 and played 9 major-league seasons. He went 85-76 with a 3.04 ERA and 438 strikeouts across 256 appearances.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 514 | 14 | 23 | 78 | 116 | 92 | 102 | 89 |
| SGC | 373 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 53 | 86 | 73 | 119 |
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 | 241 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 71 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Old Mill | 26 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 12 |
| Carolina Brights | 10 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 6 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Unknown back | 75 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 13 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 2 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 22 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 192 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 17 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 111 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Jean Dubuc card?
The Jean Dubuc 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 Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 887 examples of the Jean Dubuc 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 Jean Dubuc come with?
The Jean Dubuc is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Jean Dubuc 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.