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.

There are three different Red Ames cards included in the T206 set. This version, featuring a bright blue and green background with an action shot of Ames at the top of his windup with both hands above his head, is the most common. Centering is nice, with corners and edges consistent with the grade. While the registration is a bit off at points, the colors remain vibrant after 115 years. A crease in the top right corner keeps this card from grading higher than it has. The printing on the tough EPDG back is dark and bold. Some light soiling on the reverse does not affect the front, but also contributes to the card's technical grade. The lesser-known T206 backs are having a run of late, EPDG being one of the hottest.

SGC has only graded 10 total examples of this T206 with an El Principe De Gales back, with only six ever receiving a higher grade than the Good+ 2.5 offered here of New York's Red Ames.