1909-11 T206 Kid Elberfeld (Portrait - Washington)
1909–11 T206 Kid Elberfeld
Washington Senators · American League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Kid Elberfeld (“Portrait - Washington” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Kid Elberfeld, a member of the historic Washington Senators (American League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 568 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Kid Elberfeld
Born 1875 in Pomeroy, OH (d. 1944), Kid Elberfeld was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1898 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .271 with 1,235 hits, 10 home runs, and 213 stolen bases in 1,292 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 336 | 8 | 21 | 36 | 76 | 70 | 58 | 67 |
| SGC | 232 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 50 | 35 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1910 | 108 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 61 |
| Sweet Caporal | 54 |
| Old Mill | 31 |
| Unknown back | 82 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 17 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 104 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 111 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Kid Elberfeld card?
The Kid Elberfeld (Portrait - Washington) 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 Washington Senators player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 568 examples of the Kid Elberfeld have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Kid Elberfeld come with?
The Kid Elberfeld is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Old Mill, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Kid Elberfeld 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.