1909-11 T206 Kitty Bransfield
1909–11 T206 Kitty Bransfield
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Kitty Bransfield is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Kitty Bransfield, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 810 examples have been graded, with only 23 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Kitty Bransfield
Born 1875 in Worcester, MA (d. 1947), Kitty Bransfield was a right-handed first baseman who debuted in 1898 and played 12 major-league seasons. He batted .270 with 1,351 hits, 13 home runs, and 175 stolen bases in 1,330 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 477 | 18 | 31 | 55 | 105 | 109 | 83 | 76 |
| SGC | 333 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 70 | 80 | 58 | 86 |
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 1909 | 114 |
| Piedmont | 96 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 57 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 18 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 14 |
| Hindu | 13 |
| Old Mill | 4 |
| Unknown back | 78 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 9 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 1 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 163 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 24 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 90 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Kitty Bransfield card?
The Kitty Bransfield 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 Philadelphia Phillies player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 810 examples of the Kitty Bransfield have been graded, with only 23 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Kitty Bransfield come with?
The Kitty Bransfield is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Kitty Bransfield 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.