1909-11 T206 Scoops Carey Old Mill Cigarette Card SGC 5

The product is a vintage 1909–11 T206 “Scoops” Carey Old Mill cigarette card, professionally graded SGC 5 (EX). This original tobacco-era baseball trading card features catcher Scoops Carey and is part of the iconic T206 White Border set—widely considered the most celebrated pre-war baseball card issue ever produced.

This example carries the desirable Old Mill advertising back, issued by the American Tobacco Company under its Old Mill cigarette brand. Old Mill backs are particularly popular among T206 back collectors, especially those pursuing Southern League and brand-specific variations, adding an extra layer of depth and collectibility beyond a standard base example.

Graded SGC 5 (Excellent), the card presents strong mid-grade eye appeal with light corner wear, clean surfaces, and vibrant period color consistent with its age. SGC grading is highly respected in the pre-war market, making this encapsulated example especially attractive to vintage enthusiasts.

Printed on classic tobacco-era card stock with English-language text, this pre-World War I issue represents a tangible artifact from the Deadball Era of Major League Baseball. With its historic Old Mill reverse, solid SGC 5 grade, and connection to early 20th-century professional baseball, this 1909–11 T206 Scoops Carey stands as a meaningful and desirable addition to any serious vintage sports card collection.