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.

Gorgeous colors steal the show on this action pose of Hall of Famer Roger Bresnahan. A yellow and orange sky blaze over the green grass background with some buildings in the distance. Centering is gorgeous, with slightly rounded corners consistent with the grade. The edges are sharp, with only some minor softness along the bottom right, however a crease runs diagonally from just below the middle of the right edge, down and toward the left edge about 1/5 the way up the side. Registration is gorgeous, giving this card immense eye appeal along with the beautiful colors. The Polar Bear back is dark and bold, with some light tobacco staining particularly along the bottom edge.