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 west on the canvas, with some tobacco staining evident in the enlarged right border near Barbeau's eye level. The beautiful green background is one of the great, bold colors which dominate this image, from the dark gray of his uniform, to the red details of his collar and belt. Rounded corners are consistent with the grade, but the edges outperform the number.

The printing on the tough EPDG back is dark and bold, however some light soiling does appear on the reverse without affecting the front. Unfortunately, some paper loss on the reverse does contribute to the card's technical grade. The lesser-known T206 backs are having a run of late, EPDG being one of the hottest.

PSA has only graded 12 total examples of this T206 with an El Principe De Gales back, with only seven ever receiving a higher grade than the Good 2 offered here of St. Louis third baseman Jap Barbeau.