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1911 Fredrick T Hartsel T-205 Tobacco Baseball Card
1911 Fredrick T Hartsel T-205 Tobacco Baseball Card
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American Tobacco Company | Rare Vintage Baseball Card
Step back over a century with this rare 1911 T-205 Frederick T. Hartsel baseball card, part of the iconic American Tobacco Company's T-205 series. Known for its distinctive "Gold Borders" and one of the more elusive early tobacco card sets, T-205 remains a highly coveted collectible for serious vintage enthusiasts.
Hartsel, an outfielder who played in the early 1900s, is featured on this beautifully preserved card showcasing the classic sepia-toned portrait and ornate gold frame design.
š¹ Product Details:
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Year: 1911
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Brand/Set: T-205 Gold Borders (American Tobacco Company)
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Player: Frederick T. Hartsel
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Position: Outfielder
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Card Number: Typically #114 (varies by checklist)
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Card Size: Approximately 1-7/16" x 2-5/8" (standard tobacco card size)
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Original/Reprint: Original
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Condition Category: Fair
ā Features:
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Authentic 1911 T-205 Tobacco card with Gold Borders design
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Classic early 20th-century baseball portrait style
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One of the rarest early tobacco card sets, highly sought after by collectors
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Features Frederick T. Hartsel, an important figure of the dead-ball era
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Crisp image with beautiful gold foil borders (condition-dependent)
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Perfect for vintage baseball collectors, tobacco card enthusiasts, and museum-quality displays

