1909-11 T206 Otto Knabe
1909–11 T206 Otto Knabe
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 350 Only print series · also a T213-1 Coupon back
The 1909–1911 T206 Otto Knabe is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Otto Knabe, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 350 Only series, known with 8 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 904 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Otto Knabe
Born 1884 in Carrick, PA (d. 1961), Otto Knabe was a right-handed second baseman who debuted in 1905 and played 11 major-league seasons. He batted .247 with 1,103 hits, 8 home runs, and 143 stolen bases in 1,278 games.
Confirmed backs (8)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 561 | 13 | 32 | 69 | 129 | 108 | 120 | 90 |
| SGC | 343 | 2 | 11 | 29 | 61 | 89 | 57 | 94 |
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 | 325 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 63 |
| Sweet Caporal | 50 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 11 |
| American Beauty 1910 | 9 |
| Cycle 1910 | 7 |
| Tolstoi | 7 |
| Drum | 1 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 1 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1910 | 6 |
| Broad Leaf 1910 | 2 |
| Cycle 1910 | 5 |
| Drum 1910 | 2 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 233 |
| Sovereign 1910 | 13 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 78 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Otto Knabe card?
The Otto Knabe 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 8 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 904 examples of the Otto Knabe have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Otto Knabe come with?
The Otto Knabe is confirmed with 8 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Broad Leaf, Cycle, Drum, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Otto Knabe 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.