1909-11 T206 Lena Blackburne
1909–11 T206 Lena Blackburne
Providence Grays · Eastern League · 350 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Lena Blackburne is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Lena Blackburne, a member of the historic Providence Grays (Eastern League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 11 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1018 examples have been graded, with only 22 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Lena Blackburne
Born 1886 in Clifton Heights, PA (d. 1968), Lena Blackburne was a right-handed shortstop who debuted in 1910 and played 8 major-league seasons. He batted .214 with 387 hits, 4 home runs, and 54 stolen bases in 550 games.
Confirmed backs (11)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 631 | 19 | 46 | 88 | 176 | 111 | 113 | 78 |
| SGC | 387 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 75 | 101 | 62 | 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 1910 | 297 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 64 |
| Sweet Caporal | 44 |
| Polar Bear | 32 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 26 |
| Old Mill | 15 |
| El Principe de Gales | 11 |
| Carolina Brights | 11 |
| Cycle 1910 | 8 |
| Tolstoi | 2 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 2 |
| Unknown back | 117 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 4 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Carolina Brights 1909-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 10 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 13 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 224 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 20 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 28 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 74 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Lena Blackburne card?
The Lena Blackburne 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 Providence Grays player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 11 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 1018 examples of the Lena Blackburne have been graded, with only 22 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Lena Blackburne come with?
The Lena Blackburne 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 Lena Blackburne 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.