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1909-1911 Piedmont Two Card Lot T206 Ed Karger & Jimmy Sheckard
1909-1911 T206 Piedmont Tobacco Card Lot – Ed Karger & Jimmy Sheckard – Rare Antique Vintage
You are looking at a two-card lot of genuine 1909-1911 T206 Piedmont tobacco cards featuring Ed Karger and Jimmy Sheckard — two authentic pieces of baseball history over 115 years old from the most iconic and celebrated card set ever produced.
About the Cards:
The T206 set, issued between 1909 and 1911 by the American Tobacco Company, is the undisputed crown jewel of vintage baseball card collecting — the set that defined what baseball cards could be and remains one of the most actively pursued vintage issues in the hobby over a century later. Home to the legendary Honus Wagner card and dozens of other iconic images, owning any T206 card means owning a genuine artifact from the very earliest days of professional baseball card collecting. Both cards feature the Piedmont tobacco back — one of the most desirable and widely collected backs in the entire T206 set. These cards show wear consistent with their remarkable age, as expected from cards that have survived over 115 years of history. A two-card T206 lot represents a rare and compelling opportunity for vintage collectors, set builders, and anyone who appreciates genuine baseball Americana at its most historic.
About the Players:
Ed Karger was a left-handed pitcher of the Dead Ball Era, pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Red Sox from 1906 to 1909 — a genuine contributor from baseball’s earliest professional era whose T206 card is a tangible connection to the game’s foundational years.
Jimmy Sheckard was one of the finest outfielders of the Dead Ball Era, spending the heart of his career with the Chicago Cubs during their dynasty years of the early 1900s. A four-time World Series participant and two-time World Series champion with the Cubs in 1907 and 1908, Sheckard led the National League in walks four times and was one of the most complete players of his generation. His T206 card is a genuine piece of baseball’s earliest championship era and the more historically significant card of the two.
About the Condition:
Both cards show wear consistent with their 115-plus-year age — expect corner rounding, edge wear, and surface wear typical of low grade vintage tobacco cards. These are raw and ungraded examples. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing — vintage buyers will want to assess condition personally and photos tell the full story.
What You’re Getting:
• (2) 1909-1911 T206 Piedmont Tobacco Cards
• Ed Karger & Jimmy Sheckard
• Both raw (ungraded), low grade condition
• Ships securely packaged with bubble wrap and a rigid mailer for full protection
