1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background PSA EX 5 - Cycle 350 Back

Sold For:

$33,600

Year:

1909

Auction:

2024 Spring

Lot #:

270

Category:

Prewar Baseball - T Tobacco Cards

Graded EX 5 by PSA. This is the only example of this front/back combination graded at this level by PSA with just one higher. Stunning T206 White Border of Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb (red portrait) with a very desirable Cycle 350 advertising reverse. The T206 Ty Cobb red portrait is one of the most recognizable cards in all of card collecting. It is also regarded as one of Cobb's most famous and striking cards. The fact that this example features an uncommon Cycle 350 advertising reverse makes it of particularly special note. The offered card has vibrant colors, outstanding registration, and strong corners with light touches of wear. The advertising reverse is boldly printed. This is a tremendous scarce-back example of this classic Ty Cobb tobacco card. Opening Bid $5,000.