1909-11 T206 Lee Quillen
1909–11 T206 Lee Quillen
Minneapolis Millers · American Association · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Lee Quillen is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Lee Quillen, a member of the historic Minneapolis Millers (American Association), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1009 examples have been graded, with only 16 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Lee Quillen
Born 1882 in North Branch, Minnesota (d. 1965), Lee Quillin (spelled "Quillen" on the card) was a right-handed third baseman and outfielder who played two major-league seasons for the Chicago White Sox (1906-07) and spent many years in the Western League.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 621 | 15 | 38 | 90 | 171 | 129 | 112 | 66 |
| SGC | 388 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 72 | 82 | 60 | 105 |
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 | 281 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 39 |
| Polar Bear | 37 |
| Old Mill | 28 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Tolstoi | 8 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Carolina Brights | 7 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Unknown back | 105 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 4 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 7 |
| Cycle 1910 | 4 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 13 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 15 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 218 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 27 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 24 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 70 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Lee Quillen card?
The Lee Quillen 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 Minneapolis Millers player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1009 examples of the Lee Quillen have been graded, with only 16 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Lee Quillen come with?
The Lee Quillen is confirmed with 11 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Carolina Brights, Cycle, El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Lee Quillen 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.