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.

Hall of Famer Vic Willis holds a bat against his right shoulder in his black St. Louis uniform and cap in front of a yellow background in this beautiful example. The dramatic contrast of colors gives tremendous eye appeal. Centering is fantastic, with rounded corners and slight edge chipping explaining the card's technical grade. A small crease at Willis' eye level appears, but does not detract from the image. The printing on the tough American Beauty back is bold and beautiful, though there are some small stain spots which accompany it. Willis' dark uniform on the front is the star of the show here.

PSA has only graded 6 total examples of this T206 with an American Beauty back, with five examples ever receiving a higher grade than the Fair 1.5 offered here of St. Louis' Vic Willis.