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.

Despite playing just four seasons in the majors, "Jap" Barbeau played 13 seasons in the American Association and Pacific Coast league, belting 1,463 lifetime hits. He spent two seasons as a platoon infielder with St. Louis, with whom he is pictured here. Centering is very nice, perfectly framing the beautiful green background. Great, bold colors dominate this image, from the dark gray of his uniform, to the red details of his collar and belt. While the corners are somewhat soft, the edges are in great condition. The printing on the tough Cycle back bold, with only some light soiling on the reverse.

PSA has only graded 17 total examples of this T206 with a Cycle back, with only TWO ever receiving a higher grade than the VG-EX 4 offered here of St. Louis third baseman Jap Barbeau.