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 Clark Griffith is the subject of this stunning portrait in front of a red background. His dark blue Cincinnati uniform adds some wonderful contrast to the bright red color behind him and the white borders of the set. Centering is very nice, with corners and edges consistent with the grade. A slight registration error and some soiling around the perimeter keep this card from grading slightly higher. The Piedmont back has some soiling, as well, but this is a great example from the Hall of Famer.