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1911 Fredrick T Hartsel T-205 Tobacco Baseball Card

1911 Fredrick T Hartsel T-205 Tobacco Baseball Card

Regular price $65.00 USD
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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.


šŸ”¹ Product Details:

  • Year: 1911

  • Brand/Set: T-205 Gold Borders (American Tobacco Company)

  • Player: Frederick T. Hartsel

  • Position: Outfielder

  • Card Number: Typically #114 (varies by checklist)

  • Card Size: Approximately 1-7/16" x 2-5/8" (standard tobacco card size)

  • Original/Reprint: Original

  • Condition Category: Fair


⭐ Features:

  • Authentic 1911 T-205 Tobacco card with Gold Borders design

  • Classic early 20th-century baseball portrait style

  • One of the rarest early tobacco card sets, highly sought after by collectors

  • Features Frederick T. Hartsel, an important figure of the dead-ball era

  • Crisp image with beautiful gold foil borders (condition-dependent)

  • Perfect for vintage baseball collectors, tobacco card enthusiasts, and museum-quality displays

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