1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background SGC VG 40

Sold For:

$5,280

Year:

1909

Auction:

2025 February

Lot #:

15

Category:

Prewar Baseball Cards (1900-1941)

Graded VG 40 by SGC. Mid-grade example of one of Detroit Tigers Hall of Famers Ty Cobb's iconic cards. The red-background pose has long been considered one of the classics of the T206 set and of all vintage cards. This well-centered example has vibrant colors, excellent registration, and moderate corner wear. Boldly printed Sweet Caporal 350-460/42 advertising reverse. A few small wrinkles and creases plus spots of discoloration along the reverse contribute to the assigned grade.