1909-11 T206 Perry Lipe
1909–11 T206 Perry Lipe
Richmond Colts · Virginia State League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Perry Lipe is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Perry Lipe, a member of the historic Richmond Colts (Virginia State League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 536 examples have been graded, with only 17 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Perry Lipe
Born 1875 in Illinois (d. 1955), Perry Lipe was a third baseman and Wittenberg University product who played in the minor leagues from 1898 to 1916, spending many seasons with Macon and Savannah of the South Atlantic League.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 309 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 92 | 48 | 55 | 46 |
| SGC | 227 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 32 | 46 | 52 | 68 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 144 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 90 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| Unknown back | 59 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 18 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 127 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Perry Lipe card?
The Perry Lipe 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 Richmond Colts player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 536 examples of the Perry Lipe have been graded, with only 17 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Perry Lipe come with?
The Perry Lipe is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Perry Lipe 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.