Tobacco Era Cards (1909–1911)
T206 Honus Wagner
The Wagner T206 is the most-discussed card in the hobby. Even SGC-2 examples clear seven figures because the survivorship rate is so low — fewer than 60 confirmed authentic examples exist. Sets the floor for any T206 conversation.
- Sale price
- $7.25M
- USD · hammer + buyer's premium
- Sale date
- August 4, 2022
- Venue
- Robert Edward Auctions
- Authentication
- SGC 2 (Good)
Provenance
Famously withdrawn from American Tobacco Co. distribution in 1909–11 at Wagner's request; this example traced through three prior public sales since 1985.
Condition
Centering off, corners worn but four corners intact, no creases. Eye-appealing for the grade.
Editorial note
The Wagner T206 is the most-discussed card in the hobby. Even SGC-2 examples clear seven figures because the survivorship rate is so low — fewer than 60 confirmed authentic examples exist. Sets the floor for any T206 conversation.
Sources cited
Robert Edward Auctions Summer 2022 catalog
auction house
CardLadder T206 Wagner sales archive
trade press
Reported figures reflect publicly-cited hammer + buyer's premium as of source date. May differ slightly from auction-house internal records. Educational reference, not appraisal.
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