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.

A printer's scrap version of this George Moriarty card has received an automatic grade of Authentic from SGC, thanks to the evidence of trimming. While there are a number of creases, round corners, and uneven edges, this card would still be an interesting addition since it is missing the orange/pink layer of the printing process, leaving the card looking different than its counterparts.