1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Sherry Magee
Philadelphia Phillies · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Sherry Magee (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Sherry Magee, a member of the historic Philadelphia Phillies (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 6 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 966 examples have been graded, with only 9 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Sherry Magee
Born 1884 in Clarendon, PA (d. 1929), Sherry Magee was a right-handed outfielder who debuted in 1904 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .291 with 2,169 hits, 83 home runs, and 441 stolen bases in 2,087 games.
Confirmed backs (6)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 565 | 7 | 24 | 46 | 101 | 134 | 150 | 103 |
| SGC | 401 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 49 | 88 | 85 | 142 |
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 | 116 |
| Piedmont | 103 |
| Sweet Caporal | 79 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 72 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 35 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 29 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 22 |
| El Principe de Gales | 12 |
| Hindu | 10 |
| Unknown back | 87 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 9 |
| Hindu 1909-11 | 7 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 9 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 161 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 48 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 18 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 101 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee card?
The Sherry Magee (Portrait) 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 6 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 966 examples of the Sherry Magee have been graded, with only 9 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Sherry Magee come with?
The Sherry Magee is confirmed with 6 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Sherry Magee 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.