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.

Sherry Magee's portrait variation is a legendary T206 variation rarity, but this one, which showcases the Phillies outfielder and his potent power bat, is perhaps the more apt pose. Graced with speed as well, Magee was a formidable player, concluding his career as part of the 1919 Cincinnati Reds who beat the White Sox in a tainted World Series. Centering is northeast on the canvas, with soft corners which match the grade. While the left edge exhibits some light chipping, the others are better and provide a nice frame for the gorgeous blue sky behind Magee. The text on the Old Mill back is terrifically dark and bold, though the reverse does have some smudges and tobacco staining. That adds to the story of the card, though, and doesn't detract from the front's tremendous eye appeal. 

SGC has only ever graded 20 total examples of this T206 with an Old Mill back, with only nine receiving a higher grade than the VG 3 offered here of Philadelphia's Sherry Magee with bat.