The first series of cards in the T206 set were issued beginning in 1909 in cigarette and loose tobacco packs through 16 different brands owned by the American Tobacco Company. It is a landmark set in the history of baseball card collecting due to its size and rarity, with cards of over 500 major and minor-league players issued in the set through 1911. It is known informally as the "White Border" set due to the distinctive white borders surrounding the quality color lithographs on each card.

Hal Chase has five different cards in the T206 set, more than any other subject. This version is a portrait of the New York first baseman in front of a blue background. Centering is just ever so slightly northwest on the canvas, but looks nice. Corners and edges are actually nice for the grade, but some heavy soiling on the front, particularly on the left side, keep this card from grading higher than it already has. The Piedmont back also shows a handful of spots with significant soiling, most of which appear on the right edge. Nevertheless, a gorgeous card with lots of eye appeal.